A Note from Jerry Bradnick

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Two weeks ago we invited members to let us know about what they have been doing for the next issue of our newsletter, and to share on the website. Jerry Brandnick not only wanted to share with our members, but he’d also love to hear from you. His email can be found in our Online Member Directory. The Directory is password protected – if you need the password please send an email, with including your full name, to retiredUTN@gmail.com.

I’m about to turn 90 but feel like I’m 70.  Have great memories about some of the great staff I had at Larkfield and 5th. Ave.  Many students and staff have contacted me over the years.  Lost my great wife Dorothy five years ago. She loved her years in the Time Out Room at NHS. Of the fine staff I hired, perhaps Chris Pendergast was one of the best.  We were close friends until his recent passing.  I support the UTN-R scholarship program each year.  Still play golf 2-3 times per week.  

Jerry Bradnick

An Invitation to Get Involved

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We received this letter from the Outreach Coordinator for Girls on the Run Long Island. Looks like something that might be of interest to some of our members who want to continue working with young people in retirement.

Dear Retired Teachers of Northport, 

I am reaching out with an opportunity for your members to get involved in their community. Girls on the Run is a national nonprofit with a local council based in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Our program teaches girls in grades 3-8 the importance of and connection between social-emotional and physical wellness. Volunteer coaches meet with their team of girls twice a week for 8 weeks, and celebrate achieving their goals at the end-of-the-season 5k!

We are always looking for new coaches to bring this program to more girls on Long Island, and believe your members are the perfect fit! In preparation for the fall season, we are meeting with interested community members who are excited about empowering the future leaders of our tomorrow. 

We invite you to sign up for a brief zoom meeting with our Director Doreen using this link: https://calendly.com/doreen-dunne-gotr/15min. In the meantime, please feel free to check out our website at https://www.gotrlongisland.org 

Kind Regards,– 

Brianna Sison-Gilmore 

Outreach Coordinator 

Girls on the Run Long Island

Bits & Pieces – a new Newsletter feature

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It is Newsletter time again!  Let us know what you are up to.  We have all become couch potatoes due to Covid so even if it is a new knitting pattern, or recipe that is new to you and might lift the spirits of a colleague share it.

Let us know if you have been lucky enough to travel, or able to see the new grandchild.  I know some of you have won awards for your talents —BRAG a little.

We are calling the new column “Bits and Pieces”.

LET US HEAR FROM YOU!!!!! Bits & Pieces will also make an appearance on our website!

Send all news Suzy Travis, newsletter editor at suzytravis@optonline.net

Sad News – updated

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Michael Feinstein, retired technology teacher passed suddenly while in Florida on vacation with his wife and friends. Before retiring Mike taught technology and computers at Northport Junior High School and Middleville Middle School. Mike is survived by his wife Edie, son Brad, daughter Julie and four grandchildren.

Mike”s family is sitting Schiva Friday, January 21 from 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 – 4 PM. Saturday Edie is asking that you call first before coming.  Sunday hours are 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 – 4 PM. Edie will be returning to Florida on the 30th. Her home phone number is 631-302-3005, and the address is 26 Clubhouse Circle, Melville, NY 11747.

A private gravesite services is planned for family only on Thursday, January 20. Those who wishes to be there with the family are invited as a guest to the Viewneral® Funeral Service, via Zoom, as noted below.

When: Jan 20, 2022 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
Viewneral Service Name: In Loving Memory of Michael Feinstein

Please click the following link to join:
https://www.shiva.com/join-viewneral?jc=10000:v1eDypoGGDv96f/DG6G+sIXeFqqisU77:sxaixjav+0Fgcd0mDBawiQ==:Ek4b0ZEV6Otz637HiAbucw==
Viewneral ID: 958 2231 5724 
Password: 549404

Or iPhone one-tap: 
        US: +16692192599,,95822315724# or +16465189805,,95822315724# 
Or Telephone: 
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 
        US: +1 669 219 2599  or +1 646 518 9805  
    Webinar ID: 958 2231 5724 
    International numbers may be available: https://viewneral.zoom.us/u/aYpWCerIm

R-UTN members with memories of Mike they wish to share can email retiredutn@gmail.com. Please keep your commemorative brief and include your name and school.