MCA programming approaches 200 events

By Jeff Margolis

Even though we have reached the month of April, a time when many seasonal activities begin to wind down, MCA continues to offer a wide range of programs for members and will continue to do so through spring. Here is a sampling of upcoming events, all of which are being presented in a virtual format via Zoom and require registration.

Sunday, April 4

The documentary film program will present a showing of the film, “’Til Kingdom Come,” with streaming availability beginning on Sunday, April 4. The film examines the relationship between evangelicals, Israel and U.S. Mideast foreign policy. There will be no Zoom discussion following this presentation due to the time difference between the U.S. and Israel. However, there is a pre-recorded discussion that may be available. Check the MCA website for updated information.

Tuesday, April 6

Travel raconteur Jim Sernovitz continues his global trek with a program about Central Europe.

This lively travelogue will take place on Tuesday, April 6 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Thursday, April 8

On Thursday, April 8, MCA’s monthly luncheon series continues with featured speaker Everett Cook. A former FBI agent, Cook will discuss his career with this high-profile government agency. The program begins on Zoom at 11:30 a.m.

Also, on April 8 at 2:30 p.m., the book discussion group continues its monthly program. For information about book selection and program format, please contact program chair Stan Farb at Stan4mignon@earthlink.net.

Tuesday, April 13

The MCA Science Group will present a program titled, “A Walk Around the Cosmos,” on Tuesday, April 13 at 1 p.m. The presenter for this out-of-this-world program will be John Psaras.

Thursday, April 15

On Thursday, April 15 at 10 a.m., The MCA Medical Group will present two distinguished speakers. Dr. Mel Kaplan will present a program on “Medical Screenings and the Adult” and Dr. Chuck Siegal will discuss “Chronic Nasal Problems.”

Perennial MCA favorite, Steve Schreier, will provide the latest of his twice-a-year updates regarding what is happening in Israel. This installment of “Israel Between the Wars” will take place on Thursday, April 15 at 10:30 a.m. As usual, Schreier will provide his projection and analysis of the current issues with Israel and its neighbors.

Thursday, April 29

MCA’s weekly Breakfast Program continues until the end of the month, with its last scheduled virtual get-together slated for Thursday, April 29 at 9 a.m.

For those members who are leaving us for the summer season, we wish you safe travels. Please remember that MCA events are as close as your computer or cellphone and you can participate from virtually anywhere in the world. Programs will continue throughout the spring and summer.

We are already planning the 2021- 2022 season and hope you will consider being a part of this vibrant organization. Please consider renewing your membership or joining as a new or returning member. Check the website, www.MCAnaples.org, to register.

Interested in getting more involved in MCA? Would you like to propose a new activity or interest group? Consider joining one of our committees. For more information about MCA, please contact Les Nizin, MCA president at MCAnaplespresident@gmail.com.