WELCOME TO THE RMA WEBSITE

 
The RMA offers it’s members:

  • Camaraderie and Friendship
  • Monthly Programs and Events that Stimulate, Educate and Entertain
  • The chance to experience something new
  • Participation in activities where members use their talents and interests to meet the needs of their communities

The RMA website introduces you to our organization and provides information we hope you find useful as a member, prospective member or as just an interested individual

When I retired, I wasn’t sure how to best spend my time. THEN THIS HAPPENED!!!!
My neighbor introduced me to the RMA
The RMA offers the opportunity to associate with other retirees to pursue and develop interests in civic, educational, arts, historical and other aspects of life. They can use their talents and experience for the benefit of their communities. In addition, members can participate in organized outdoor activities; visit interesting places and attend monthly meetings featuring interesting speakers.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RMA PLEASE SEE THE TABS ABOVE or download the following handout

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO  ATTEND A ZOOM MEETING AS A GUEST please send an email to: rmena.acct@gmail.com

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Updated 5 February 2022

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INVITE A GUEST TO OUR ZOOM MEETINGS

OUR NEXT RMA MEETING:

HYBRID on Friday February 11, 2022 Speaker at 10:00 AM via ZOOM and In-Person

SPEAKER:

Jack Wilson

 INTRODUCTION BY – CHRIS HAMMER

TOPIC:

My Uncle’s Boot

It is the story of solving a family tragedy 66 years in the making. My uncle and namesake – a U.S. Army soldier in World War II – was missing in action in 1944 in Europe. I share the story of his recovery and how I found him and brought him home (and another soldier) after they were missing for 66 years
My talk will explain how this happened and what has been learned about the U.S. military’s search process for our still missing soldiers.

BIOGRAPHY PROVIDED:

I am a product of mainly parochial schools and a graduate of Boston College (BS degree) and an MBA from Boston University.
I have worked for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn MI in Product Planning; have worked for Bose Corporation in Framingham, MA in the OEM Division in global automotive audio systems: and with Royal Philips Electronics in Europe and the U.S. in product and business development of electronic products.

RMA Member ATTENDING IN PERSON Protocol:

In-Person: Sign up in advance required via email to retiredmensassoc@gmail.com

Requirements for in-person: 

  • show proof of vaccination (copy sufficient),

  • sign in upon entry to meeting, wear a mask.

  • Chairs will be social distanced

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IN-PERSON ROMEO has resumed!

SEE THE EVENTS Page LINK

ROMEO LUNCH, Friday, 14 January 2022

following the monthly HYBRED meeting.

LUNCH LOCATION:

Conrad’s,

ADDRESS:

120 Boston Post Rd; Sudbury  at   12:15pm today

HOST:

Harold Wilkinson,

IF ATTENDING PLEASE CONTACT:

SEND  EMAIL confirmation to Chammer6060@gmail.com

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FUTURE RMA Meetings

****************** 11 March 2022 ********************

SPEAKER:

Eric Peterson

TOPIC:

Waterworks Museum

The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, located in Boston’s original 1887 water pumping station in Chestnut Hill, houses two enormous fully intact steam-driven pumping engines, each designed and built by two long-forgotten titans of the steam age. This is the story of how the careers of these two remarkably similar engineers intersected under the auspices of the Boston Waterworks in 1898. Learn how each fought for world recognition, through the massive machines they created. Discover who was victorious in the “brawl in the engine hall” and be inspired to visit the Waterworks Museum to learn more.

BIOGRAPHY PROVIDED:

Eric has a BA in History from Vassar College. In 2009, while earning a Masters in Museum Studies from Harvard’s Extension School, he volunteered at the newly created Metropolitan Waterworks Museum in Chestnut Hill, MA and has worked there ever since. For the past three years, he has served as the Executive Director of the Waterworks Museum. Committed to strengthening public awareness of the vital importance of history by helping to protect the sites, artifacts and organizations that bring the past into the present, Mr. Peterson currently serves as Vice President of the Massachusetts History Alliance. He is also a co-founder of Industrial History New England.

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SPEAKER:

Bob Cooke

TOPIC:

What it’s like to be a news reporter – inside the paper

BIOGRAPHY PROVIDED:

TBA

****************** 13-May, 2022 ********************

SPEAKER:

John Mandelman, Ph.D [link]

TOPIC:

Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life [https://www.andersoncabotcenterforoceanlife.org/]

BIOGRAPHY PROVIDED:

Dr. John Mandelman is the Vice President and Chief Scientist of the Anderson Cabot Center, which encompasses all the Institution’s solutions-driven scientific research, engagement, and conservation work. Dr. Mandelman has resided at the Aquarium in various capacities since 2001, while concurrently completing his doctoral work in Biology at Northeastern University in 2006. In collaboration with various colleagues around the globe, his research focuses on the physiological ecology and conservation physiology of marine fishes, with a specific focus on better understanding and mitigating the lethal and sublethal effects of human-induced disturbances on vulnerable and/or socioeconomically important species, particularly in the Gulf of Maine. All his work aims to generate best-practice mitigation strategies that directly aid or inform fisheries management processes and policies. In addition to his primary role at the New England Aquarium, Dr. Mandelman is Research Faculty at the University of Massachusetts Boston. There he advises several graduate students as part of the UMass Intercampus Marine Program and teaches courses in general ichthyology as well as the physiological ecology and conservation of fishes.

****************** 10-Jun 2022 ********************

SPEAKER:

Bob Cooke

TOPIC:

Illustrated tour (via helicopters, etc),  to Antarctica. Learn about the 2 South Poles – one ceremonial, the other real

BIOGRAPHY PROVIDED:

TBA

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In-Person RMA Discussion Group Meeting at Noon

WHEN: Wed. 16 FEBRUARY 2022

Monthly  In-person meeting to discuss interesting contemporary topics and current events.

SUGGESTIONS – YOUR THOUGHTS?

  • Russian invasion – thoughts

  • COVID to go into any public place you must be Vaccinated – Yes – No Why? your thoughts

  • State Spending Bill – is the money being spent?

  • Supreme Court Judge – Who? Why?

        
MEET: Conrad’s, 120 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury,

All attendees should be fully vaccinated.

CONTACT : Chris Hammer email –chammer6060@gmail.com

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External Organization Support Opportunity

(updated 22 December 2021)

  • Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History

    • Open Noon-5:00pm Thursday thru Sunday

    • Seniors $5.00 (grand)children free

    • 241 Wellesley St (Regis College Campus), 781-768-8367

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(updated 22 December 2021)

RMA ANNOUNCMENTS

  • Wayne Clemens Founders Awards for 2021

    • Joe Bausk

    • Jim Metcalf

    • Jim Carlton

  • Committee openings filled:

    • Dan Verrico will be the Volunteerism chair

  • Committee openings:

    • Reporter 1 for minutes

    • Refreshments 1 for committee

    • Discussion Group 1 chair

    • Photographer 1 chair

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(updated 5 December 2021)

ACTIVITY PLANNING:

Potential Events – Running List

  • Natick Soldier’s Center (Natick Labs)

  • Old Iron Sides & Bunker Hill

  • Walking Tour of Boston’s Landmarks, (Freedom Trail) maybe lunch at the Union Oyster House

  • Tour of Fenway Park

  • Tour of Patriot’s Place & Stadium and stop for lunch – several good restaurants in the area

  • Boston Duck Tour

  • Boston Island Tour – i.e. George’s Island, Thompson Island

  • Worcester Museum of Arts

  • Museum of Fine Arts – Boston

  • DeCordova  Museum – Lincoln 

  • Concord, MA House Tours & Famous Grave Sites w/ tour guide

  • Massachusetts Fire Fighting Academy Stow

Members … if you have ideas on places for interesting group events, please send a note to Bob Hyotte robert.hyotte@comcast.net or Dick Testa at dicktesta@verizon.net

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CURRENT ACTIVITIES:

Festival of Illumination (https://www.festivalofillumination.com/)

  • Beginning in September, Southwick’s Zoo will be illuminated by hundreds of lanterns and custom-built exhibits constructed from silk, steel, and environmentally- friendly LED lights. 

  • Purchase $25/person tickets for Nov. 18th at https://www.festivalofillumination.com/tickets

  • Meet at Visitors Center / Ticket Office 5:15pm

  • Contact Bob Hyotte at hyotte@comcast.net for more information or help.

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Boston Symphony Orchestra Open Rehersal (www.bso.org )

  • Jan 20, 2022 @ 10:30AM Thursday

   – BRAHMS, Piano Concerto No. 2

   – TCHAIKOVSKY,Symphony No 2, Little Russian           

   – Elem Chan, conductor; Igor Levit, piano

  • March 3, 2022 @ 10:30am Thursday Andris Nelsons conducts Ives, Unsuk Chin, and Berlioz

  • Sign up via poll or on clipboard for Jan 20 event. Will be contacted by email to send payment for group tickets ($20-$30).

Contact Dick Testa at dicktesta@verizon.net for more information.

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Nashoba Valley Winery (Nashobawinery.com)

Tours – max 15 people per tour; $21 each includes tasting

J’s Restaurant, inside. Closed for lunch may reopen in November depending on help availability

Contact Dick Testa at dicktesta@verizon.net

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(updated 24 August 2021)

Selected OUTDOOR RMA Activities

[Activity suggestions contact: LBVifquain[at]gmail.com]

Hiking Events: Will Resume in 2022

TBA

Bike Riding Events: Will Resume in 2022

RMA organized bike rides and walks will resume in the spring. We hope to have a selection of interesting rides and walks for 2022.

 

 

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(updated 9 November 2021)

Site Visits

Ambri         (https://ambri.com/)

Technology company providing liquid metal batteries supporting the grid enabling 24 hour renewable power. Technology compares well to Lithium ion:

Negative electrode – Calcium (Ca)

Electrolyte – CaCl2

Positive electrode – Antimony (Sb)

53 Brigham St #8, Marlboro, potential tour and briefing 617-714-5723

Contact Dick Testa at dicktesta@verizon.net

WooSox:  August 2022

  • Substantial interest, Will confirm interest when ticket office opens for new season

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Pickleball Events

CURRENTLY: 3 interested – need a few more.

If anyone is interested in pickleball please contact dicktesta@verizon.net

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Bridge Events

CURRENTLY: 4 interested – need a few more

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    Due to a request by the R.M.A Board I have removed Member-only Information requiring a password. Passwords are no longer needed to access any R.M.A information on the website.

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    Please contact the Webmaster ( rmensa.webmaster@gmail.com ) for additional information.

    Thank You

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***** PRACTICE ZOOM RMA MEETING SESSION *****

  • WHEN: TBA

  • DETAILS: Will be communicated via the RMA Bulletin

  • ZOOM Meeting Instructions

    • RMA Workflow PDF

    • ZOOM Step-by Step Tutorial: LINK

    • ZOOM Tutorial (13 min) on YouTube: LINK

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  • *********** HAND SANITIZATION ***************

  • CDC Hand Sanitation PDF

  • Hand Sanitizer Formula PDF

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  • *************** KEEP MOVING  ***************

  • Healthy Aging PDF and

  • Home Exercise Program PDF

  • Consider Reading:
  • The Joy Of Movement by Kelly McGonigal
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THE HISTORY PLACE

CALENDAR

FEBRUARY

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  • Notables for FEBRUARY 16
    February 16

    Birthday – Entertainer and politician Sonny Bono (1935-1998) was born in Detroit, Michigan. Following a career as a popular singer, he became mayor of Palm Springs, California, then became a Republican congressman, serving until his accidental death from a skiing mishap.

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