PAST MEETINGS - 2005
Dec. 11, 2005 -WOW!!!!! What a SPECTACULAR MEETING, thanks to the incredible performance of MARTY KAYE, considered to be THE ULTIMATE PERFORMER . . . and rightfully so!!!! Over 325 Philadelphia Club members were entertained by him and what a time they had!!!. Marty's appearance was arranged for us by president Al Peckler thru Jerry Rainbow, Entertainment Agent for The Philadelphia Social Club.
A most dynamic entertainer, Marty Kaye, was given a standing ovation after a breathtaking performance. His range of talent, from playing an electronic multi faceted instrument to his operatic and show stopping Broadway selections, left the audience with their pulses pounding and wanting more. We can all look forward to a second appearance, in the not too distant future, by the outstanding Marty Kaye.
Nov. 13 - Entertainer - Jerry Merman -CANCELLED due to HURRICANE WILMA
Oct. 9 - THE RISING PHOENIX DANCERS, delighted the audience with their Middle Eastern dances. The
ensemble included 10 BELLY DANCERS.
September 11 - THE KUGEL BAKE-OFF CONTEST was a big hit! Each of three judges tasted 17 kugels and
rated them.
The winner was Helene Oshatz; the runnerup was Marsha Peckler. After the judging, our members were
able to enjoy the delicious entries along with coffee
and cake. The last hour was devoted to a member talent
show.
THE BAKERS:
Anita Baker
Sandy Beletz
Marlene Ferder
Bea Freeman ( made 2 of them)
Irene Gelman
Fay Goldberg
Judi Goldberg (made hers while standing on a broken foot)
Harriet Grant
Eva Greenberg
Bette Kositsky
Toby Nathanson
Shelly Olkey
Helene Oshatz
Marsha Peckler
Marion Romisher
Iris Schwartz
Ruth Snyder
THE JUDGES:
Allen Axe
FLora Miller
Stan Rubin
Jack Singer
THE TALENT SHOW PARTICIPANTS were:
Stew Snyder
Dave Weinstein
Lorna Goldstein
Ed Spector
August 14 - GWEN JOHNSON - Because of her
easy-going showmanship, Gwen Johnson is considered by
some to be a Pearl Bailey flashback. She definitely
has her own unique, uplifting ballad style, which is colorfully
flavored with crooning, jazz, and rhythm and blues renditions.
She has sung with various bands throughout this country
and Canada, as well as on Carnival cruise ships.
GWEN JOHNSON's delightful personality was evident at our
August meeting, when she traded quips with one of our
members, Jerry Merman. Gwen did not know that Jerry
was a professional singer. After she brought him
up on stage, they sang a number together - impromptu -
but to anyone watching, it looked like they had rehearsed
for weeks. Jerry Merman will be the entertainer
at our November meeting and you are in for a real treat!!!!!!!!
July 10, 2005 - Jack Pender dazzled our audience
with his mastery of the saxophone, flute and clarinet,
as well as his singing and story-telliing. His stories
of his wife, "the coupon maven", were particularly
funny.
June 5, 2005 - Another standing ovation for Rachell
Paston. Her command performance (see
October 24, 2004) was enjoyed by all.
May 8, 2005 - FIRST BIRTHDAY celebration of the
Philadelphia Social Club. Michael
Rapposelli, an accomplished singer and actor captivated the audience with his wonderful and very flexible
singing, his impersonations and his jokes.
March 20, 2005 - INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS and MEMBER
ART SHOW , featured 11 Artists and Craftspeople. See ART
SHOW for photos of the work and the people who exhibited.
Officiating the installation of officers was Leon Brown,
past editor of The Jewish Exponent. Bagels, cream cheese
spreads, coffee and tea were served.
February 13, 2005 - Marci Shatzman, Senior Copy
Editor, as well as columnist for the SUN SENTINEL presented
quite an interesting history of her life at THE PHILADELPHIA
BULLETIN. She also gave an overview of her own fascinating
career in journalism. In conclusion she invited people
from gated 55+ communities to contact her with goings-on
in their communities. She said she is always looking for
material for her weekly column. her e-mail address is mshatzman@sunsentinel.net.
Marci also gives a one hour training seminar on obtaining
publicity for organizations.
January 9, 2005 - The meeting included a few high
profile Philadelphians as our guests. Among them were
Raabi Yaakov Nerenberg, who met many people he knew from
Philly; Leon Brown, past editor of The Jewish Exponent
and his wife Diana; Bobbie and Neil Rosenwald, owners
of Foodarama, one of the most well-known caterers in Philly.
They all received a thunderous ovation of recognition
from our members.
All twenty-one of the guests from our wait list were introduced
to the members during the meeting. The comedian, John
Regis, had the audience well entertained with his jokes
and amusing stories.
PAST MEETINGS - 2004
December 12, 2004 - Guest Entertainer - FORMER
MISS ALABAMA, JULIA LANGLEY, plus ELECTION for the 2005
Board of Directors.
November 14. 2004 - A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME ON THE
BROADWAY STAGE with GARY WAYNE in a Musical Salute to
Broadway's Leading Men. "Gary was a warm and wonderful
performer. He dotted his performance with anecdotes about
his three marriages and children. His third marriage being
a charm. His humor was delightful and his own interpretations
of Broadway tunes and imitations of Broadway's leading
men kept our members entertained royally."Carol
Weiss
In addition a raffle was held for a free membership. It
was won by Arlene Horrow. Congratulations!
October 24, 2004 -
ENTERTAINMENT - Rachell Paston, Singer- Dancer-Actress
Rachell has appeared and starred on Broadway in several
major productions. She has also performed with opera and
repertory companies as well as major cruise lines and
night clubs. Rachell is a graduate of the Julliard School
of Music and is the consummate entertainer.
Rachell was warm, humorous and had a wonderful voice.
She put on a show that concluded with our members giving
her a standing ovation! (Back to top
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