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RMA Presents Author Mark Clifford, “The Troublemaker, How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire, Hong Kong’s Greatest Dissident & China’s Most Feared Critic”

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After the protest and the massacre in 1989 at Tiananmen Square, Jimmy Lai started a newspaper to advocate for democracy in Hong Kong. A draconian new security law came into effect in Hong Kong in mid-2020, effectively making human rights advocacy and free speech a crime. He has been held in solitary confinement since 2020. Mark Clifford tells his story. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich RMA July 2 Speaker: Aaron Woodin on Recognizing and Avoiding Scams

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There are a variety of ways to get scammed, and the conduits are everyday, familiar objects which we all use – the computer, and the phone. In this informative presentation, which will reflect the latest trends, computer consultant Aaron Woodin will discuss some of the most common “con games” by which people are fleeced so they can be detected and avoided. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Hospital and Retired Men’s Association Join Forces for Medical Insights Lecture at Bruce Museum

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The Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich, in a new partnership with Greenwich Hospital, recently enjoyed a wonderful evening together at the Bruce Museum. The evening was part of Greenwich Hospital’s ongoing and popular Arc of Care Campaign “Medical Insights” lecture series. The program, entitled, “Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention: The Future of Urology,” is part of the series designed to educate the community about the hospital’s work and inspire investment to sustain and grow programming. The event brought together medical professionals, community leaders, and volunteers to discuss key urological health matters. Both organizations are committed to strengthening their relationship by enhancing outreach to inform, educate, and foster dialogue for a healthier local community. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Health, Bruce Museum, Greenwich Hospital, Retired Men's Association of Greenwich, RMA

RMA Speaker, Isabel Lopes: The Canarsie Tunnel Project, A Critical link in the New York City Transit System

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This week’s RMA speaker, Isabel Lopes, became involved in the Canarsie Tunnel project when a revised repair plan became needed to accommodate directions from Governor Andrew Cuomo to avert the originally planned 15-month shutdown of the tunnel. Her presentation will give an overview of the major modifications to the tunnel, with a focus on the repair of the tunnel bench walls by means of structural fiber-reinforced polymer panels. The revised final design of the modifications to the tunnel successfully allowed construction to take place over intermittent tunnel closures on nights and weekends only. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Canarsie Tunnel Project, Isabel Lopes, Retired Men's Association, RMA