May 2005

St. Bernard's Reunion

Another successful reunion on Sunday April 24, 2005. Approximately 350 people attended this yearly event. Music and entertainment was provided by the renowned Bobby Duffy and Sam Ubano’s Band. What more can I say. It was great to see Jimmy Brassil, Jimmy Mullen, Artie and Cathy Tupper, Lynn Loftus and all the Loftus girls, Tom Mcgeehan, Joe Salbeck, Tom Murphy, Timmy Mahoney, Donald Walsh, Charlie Perrone, Cee Cee Senkewitz, Chrissy Carrol, Ellie Murphy, Susan Harper, Debbie Gilson, Pat Shaeffer, Patty Corcoran, Maryln Bolster, Marty Mulroy, Phil Blair, Dan Andrews, the McGirrs, Mary Lee Evers, Susan Hand, Marion Gallagher, Eddie Upton, Bobby Gibson, Tom Rode, and of course Tom and Martha Demers, the entire TCGVA board and so many others. Special thanks to Mary Ellen Murray and Lorraine Foreman Mahoney on hosting this spectacular event.

Friday April 22 Limerick Café

On Friday evening approximately 50 former neighborhood friends met and enjoyed the food, drinks, good times and music. Several friends showed up who could not make the reunion on Sunday. Dorothy Falzon, Ivan Quavealu, Charlie Falzon, Pat Kryswicki and Jimmy Mac. Special thanks to Marion Gallagher, Mary Lee Evers and Susan Hand on handling this event on short notice, good food and great music selection (the “Oldies”). We are fortunate to have such good friends.

Saturday April 23 Jakes Saloon

On Saturday the “Mayor” Joe Dean hosted a brunch at Jakes Saloon and it was attended by approximately 15 former friends. It was a great afternoon and thanks to Tom and Martha the lunch was delicious. Good vibes and plenty of reminiscing about the neighborhood couldn’t have made a better day.

Betty Ford Clinic

Early Monday morning Phil Blair was spotted waiting for the limo pick-up to the Clinic along with several other staggering candidates. What a fantastic time was had by all. Cant wait for the next event.

New TCGVA web site

A new and more friendly website was launched April 1. I know it was a bit confusing at first but once directed to the new site it is just as easy. Please be patient we are trying to return the profiles and email section that we all enjoyed. This is the first item on our May 7 membership meeting. This item was approved and the Profiles and emails will return shortly.

Newsletter goes Electronic

Effective with this issue of the TCGVA newsletter, only those members in good standing will receive this newsletter. In addition a paper copy will not be mailed to those members who have access to a computer. Once the website is finalized and our membership confirmed access will be granted to certain areas of our site by password.

TCGVA membership drive

As of May 1 we currently have 61 members registered to the TCGVA. Please encourage friends and associates to join our organization. Special thanks to Martha and Tom Demers for providing us with a very thorough, precise and professional report.

May 7^th Board of Directors Meeting

The TCGVA Board of Directors met at Madison Square Gargen, courtesy of Joe Dean, on Saturday May 7. In attendance were Board Members Juan Espada, Bill Smith, Martha Demers, Ray Serina, Joe Dean, Brian Sullivan and Pat Crowley. Also in attendance were Tom Demers and Julie Smith. Board agreed to reinstate the Profiles and email addresses to the web site. A “Day at Monmouth Park” will be planned for the summer. A Christmas party will be scheduled for Saturday December 3 at the twins Pub (31^st St and 9^th Avenue) A Day at the Theater will be planned by Martha Demers. Pat Crowley will head up a committee to put together a memoir of the neighborhood. Juan Espada will upgrade bulletin board on the website. More information about these events will be published in later issues.

Richard Nader Doo Wop Show

On June 18 at the Continental Arena,Richard Nader’s Annual Doo Wop show will be presented. This is a great show for all you “Oldies” fans. Headlining the show with be Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge , the Duprees, Lou Christie, Kenny Vance and the Planatones, Earl “Speedo” Carroll and the Cadillacs. Tickets are $40. More information is available by contacting Bill Smith at 201-529-1852

Mothers Day

TCGVA would like to wish all those beautiful Chelsea and Village Chicks a very Happy Mothers Day. This wish is also extended to their mothers who created such lovely women.

Memorial Day

Please remember all our fallen neighborhood friends who heroically gave their lives to protect our freedom that we cherish today. Also please remember those veterans who served honorably and who are currently in the Armed forces

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following TCGVA members:

Jim Brassil - May 8

Carol Corcoran Shomion - May 27

Debbie Gilson Kovalasky - May 29

See the PICTURES section of the website for pictures from the reunion.