Super Seniors  Still active in the workforce: Millions of seniors are still working, contributing their experience and skills to various industries.   Regular voters: Seniors are more likely to vote than other age groups, making their voices heard in elections.  Hobbies and interests: Many seniors enjoy various hobbies, from gardening and painting to reading and spending time with family and friends.  Tech-savvy: Seniors are increasingly comfortable with technology, using computers, smartphones, and social media.  Healthy and active: Many seniors maintain active lifestyles, engaging in activities like walking, swimming, or other forms of exercise.  Enjoying life: Studies suggest that older adults tend to experience more positive emotions and are generally happier than younger individuals.  Continuing to learn: The brain continues to grow and develop throughout life, and older adults can learn new skills and expand their knowledge.  Making a difference: Many seniors volunteer in their communities, giving back and making a positive impact.  Strong family ties: Seniors often value family connections and enjoy spending time with loved ones.  Maintaining independence: Many seniors prioritize maintaining their independence and staying in their homes for as long as possible.

June Historical Events 

June 5, 1968 - Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded while leaving the Hotel Ambassador in Los Angeles. 

June 6, 1872 - Pioneering feminist Susan B. Anthony was fined for voting in a presidential election at Rochester, New York.  

June 6, 1944 - D-Day, the largest amphibious landing in history, began in the early-morning hours as Allied forces landed in Normandy on the northern coast of France.

June 8, 1874 - Apache leader Cochise died on the Chiricahua Reservation in southeastern Arizona. After a peace treaty had been broken by the U.S. Army in 1861, he waged war against settlers and soldiers, forcing them to withdraw from southern Arizona. 

June 10, 1652 - In Massachusetts, silversmith John Hull opened the first mint in America, in defiance of English colonial law. The first coin issued was the Pine Tree Shilling, designed by Hull.

June 12, 1963 - Civil rights leader Medgar Evers was assassinated in Jackson, Mississippi, by a rifle bullet from an ambush. He had been active in seeking integration of schools and voter registration for African Americans in the South. 

June 13, 1966 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled (5-4) in the case of Miranda v. Arizona that an accused person must be apprised of certain rights before police. 

June 14, 1775 - The first U.S. Military service, the Continental Army consisting of six companies of riflemen, was established by the Second Continental Congress. The next day, George Washington was appointed by a unanimous vote to command the army.

June 14, 1951 - Univac 1, the world's first commercial electronic computer was unveiled in Philadelphia. It was installed at the Census Bureau and utilized a magnetic tape unit as a buffer memory.

June 17, 1972 - Following a seemingly routine burglary, five men were arrested at the National Democratic Headquarters in the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C.

June 18, 1983 - Dr. Sally Ride, a 32-year-old physicist and pilot, became the first American woman in space, beginning a six-day mission aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

June 20, 1782 - The U.S. Congress officially adopted the Great Seal of the United States of America.

June 23, 1865 - The last formal surrender of Confederate troops occurred as Cherokee leader and Confederate Brigadier General Watie surrendered his battalion comprised of American Indians in the Oklahoma Territory.

June 25, 1950 - The Korean War began as North Korean troops, led by Russian-built tanks, crossed the 38th parallel and launched a full-scale invasion of South Korea. Five days later, U.S. ground forces entered the conflict, which lasted until July 27, 1953, when an armistice was signed at Panmunjom, formally dividing the country at the 38th parallel into North and South Korea.

June 28, 1919 -The signing of the Treaty of Versailles formally ended World War I.

June 30, 1971 - The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was enacted, granting the right to vote in all federal, state and local elections to American citizens 18 years or old.

Officers and Committee Chairs

President: Len Libman (Events & Tours/Newsletter) lenscmc@gmail.com 702-515-9368         

Vice President: Tom Boyer (Lunch & Learn) tomsue99@sbcglobal.net 330-280-2590

Secretary/Treasurer: Massood Modarres (Meet & Mingle/Discussion Group/Newsletter) mmodarres1@yahoo.com 702-901-3100

Director: Richard Becker (Circle of Caring/Photographer) richard442001@yahoo.com 701-578-4106

Director: Mark West (Meeting Speakers) hevidiot@gmail.com 818-519-3610

Volunteer: Jerry Venneman & Alvin Blott (50/50 Raffle) jjvinds@aol.com 702-612-2336

Volunteer: Gary Pleines (Monthly Membership Meeting Greeter)

Emeritus: Alan Spector ags717@gmail.com 847-558-5423

Our club functions due to the volunteer efforts of several of our members. If you have an area that you would like to assist us with, please let Len or Tom know. Without our volunteers we cease to function. Thanks!

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