Regents offers opportunities for 'retired gentlemen'

The West Hartford Regents, an organization of "Retired Gents" will celebrate its 38^th birthday.

The group, with members from West Hartford and the surrounding area, meets at 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elmwood Senior Center.

Each meeting features a brief business discussion, followed by a guest speaker. A Q&A session and a social hour, including refreshments follows.

One of the main goals of the Regents is for members to volunteer time for the good and betterment of the community. Many friendships are formed during group activities like golf, bowling, bridge, table tennis, and lawn bowling, etc.

Some of our recent speakers have been Ron Van Winkle, West Hartford Town Manager, Sid Elkin, a probate attorney, Scott Slifka, West Hartford Mayor, Rabbi David Small, Denise Nappier, Conn. State Treasurer, and Jonathan Harris, formerly a state Senator.

The group is open to the visits by individuals considering membership.

 Photo - The 2012-2013 Regents officers (from left) Mel Gerrol, Jerry Cohen,Joel Neuwirth, Ron Fishman,, Bob Werdelin and Joe Caraceni.