R-UTN Luncheon is Next Week …

The R-UTN Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, May 21 at the Northport Yacht Club. I you haven’t sent made your reservation, please call Trudy Brewer (631) 499-2239 to let her know you are coming. Send your check, made out to R-UTN for $30, to Trudy Brewer, 20 Shelbourne Lane, Commack, NY 11725.

 

Sad News …

Maureen Guttman — We regret to relate that Maureen Guttman passed away Thursday, May 7th.
She will be waked at Bruggerman’s on Monday from  2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Service at St. Anthony’s Tuesday at 9:45 am. Donations in her memory can be sent to the American Heart Association or to the Retired Teachers of Northport,  scholarship fund (make check payable to RUTN,  write scholarship fund on the memo line,  mail to David Hosie, 19 Jay Court, Northport NY 11768).

Alfia Livaccari’s  husband Dominick — We are sad to announce the passing of Alfia Livaccari’s  husband Dominick – Alfia was a  substitute teacher in East Northport Middle School in the 1980’s and was an active PTA member.  The wake will be at Bruggermann’s on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Service at St. Anthony’s on Wednesday at 10:45 a.m.

Good News for North Carolina Residents …

NYSUT reported this morning that United Healthcare (UHC) and the 
Carolinas Health Care System (CHS) have reached a contractual agreement, 
resulting in the return of all CHS physicians to The Empire Plan 
network. The effective date will be retroactive to March 1, 2015, 
ensuring that Empire Plan enrollees and dependents do not experience any 
interruption in their network benefits for services received from CHS 
providers. Any questions regarding CHS providers or claims should be 
directed to UHC by calling The Empire Plan at 1-877-7-NYSHIP 
(1-877-769-7447); press or say 1 for the Medical Program