November 13, 2009
IT’S FRIDAY, THE 13th!!!.
MU-HA-HA-HA!! They’re coming to get you!!!
A TRIBUTE TO CHUCKLES THE CLOWN AT HIS FUNERAL
ON THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW.
A little song
A little dance
A little seltzer
Down your pants.
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OPENING CEREMONY: Our President, Mark Seiden was unable to make today’s meeting, so control was seized by Paul Rosen who comported himself with admirable aplomb, steering us through the Salute to the Flag. This was followed by a tear-jerking National Anthem heroically sung by Sy Yuter and Bishop John then rounded things off with a plea to our Maker for a little Divine understanding
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS: Mr. Rosen was blessedly silent on the subject
MEMBERS’ HAPPY THOUGHTS: Filling in for the absent Bob Maher, a member reminded us of the upcoming basketball confrontation, taking place shortly at the Briarcliff High School. Rotary members will man (and woman) the mementoes table, as well as a table crammed with edible and drinkable goodies. We will make a fortune.
NEXT WEEK’S SPEAKER: Instead of a speaker, we will enjoy a French Gourmet Dinner at the Heights Restaurant in Mt. Kisco. Don’t come alone! Bring your appetite!.
THIS WEEK’S SPEAKER: Today our speaker, Michelle Muir, presented a subject that left many of us scouring our minds for telltale symptoms:Alzheimer’s Disease.
In a disturbing video she showed, it outlined the causes and the disturbing progress this progressive disease makes as it courses inexorably through far too many psyches.
Seventy percent of Alzheimer’s sufferers (there are 10 million of them!) live at home, cared for by family and friends. Caregivers are spouses, daughters, sons, siblings, grandchildren, and, with any luck, concerned close friends.
Our society as a whole is affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Today the direct costs to Medicare and Medicaid for treatment is estimated at: $148 billion annually.
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but current treatments focus on helping loved ones manage one’s actions and mental functions. Medications don’t change the underlying disease, and help for only a few months or, at most, a few years.
Those of us who think we may be afflicted with Alzheimer’s (Symptoms: serious memory problems, sleeplessness, acute anxiety), or know someone who has these problems, should seek immediate medical help.
As of now, Alzheimer’s Disease is not curable—there are 91 drugs in clinical trials and more in the pipeline--but steps can be taken that will improve one’s chances of not being afflicted by it: exercise, a healthy diet, and engaging in mentally-challenging activities. Of course, the biggest preventative is having relatives who don’t have the disease.
One thing to keep in mind: Alzheimer’s is a journey, and medical help is on the way!
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THE WEEKLY DRAWING: The second winner was Antonia Conte. I forgot the name of the first luck winner. (Oh! Oh! Alzheimer’s alert!)
Bishop John reportedly shot himself.
THE MEETING’S CONCLUSION: Our weekly meeting was brought to a raucous conclusion when Ernie Pacchiana did his impression of Gyspy Rose Lee and took off most of his clothes.
Respectfully submitted by
Recording Secretary, Don Wilde
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11/13/09 Attendance - Lee Carozzi, Frances Chu, Antonia Conte, Etrusca Cosentino, Dean Dykeman, Zenith Eidel, Rodney Ertischek, Marie Fuesy, Peter Garth, John Herzog, Eric Lebenson, Rachel Leihbacher, Geraldine Mahoney, Ernest Pacchiana, Paul Rosen, Julio Salazar, Ken-Ichi Shimazu, Carl Weiner, Donald Wilde, Elinor Yuter, Sy Yuter
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