Gal Pals40+

From their website(edited): “The Nerds have been redefining what it means to be a cover band since 1985. The Nerds stuck to their guns playing a little bit of everything that they like, e.g., R&B, blues, funk, dance, classic rock, hair band, punk, new wave and pop. In the fall of 2000, they were asked to host MTV’s Ultimate Cover Band Contest as the house band. They have shared a stage with Sheryl Crow, Hootie and the Blowfish, Earth Wind and Fire, Train, The Go-Gos, Southside Johnny, and more. They’ve earned their reputation as “America’s Party Band Fun-omenon” every step of the way.”

Never heard of them you can hear a medley of their songs here:
https://www.tedfass.com/artist/the-nerds/
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Presented by The Homestead Cost: buy drink (either alcoholic or nonalcoholic) or food

I'll go early (please feel free to join me) to grab a table. Please treat this evening as you're going to a club and may have to stand but we'll have a great time mixing and mingling!!

Get ready to dance away the night!

Please drink responsibly, be safe.

“See the fall foliage up and down the Hudson River. Board in Atlantic Highlands, then see the Manhattan Skyline, meander under the George Washington Bridge, past the Cloisters, and catch some breathtaking views of the Palisades. We’ll see the rolling tree-filled hills and shores of many sites, eg, Bear Mountain, and West Point.

Enjoy lunch on Main Street (not included in ticket price), then visit local artisans and boutique shopping along this historic, 1800s village Main Street. Get artisan holiday gifts and one-of-a-kind decorations early or just enjoy strolling the Victorian streets, houses, and shops.”
(Excerpts adapted from Seastreak website.)

Key Facts:
All day event (7:45am - 7pm)
**DEPARTURE TERMINAL AT 326 SHORE DRIVE, HIGHLANDS, NJ**
Ferry Ticket: $129 + processing fee $3.88) total price $132.88
No cost to park in the Seastreak parking lot
We can bring small coolers on board so bring along some snacks or soft drinks to nosh as we sail along the river. No alcohol. We'll leave the coolers onboard while in Cold Spring so we don't have to lug around with us.

*Exchangeable Fee is available (changes must be made up to 24 hours before cruise time) $10 - you pay if we need to reschedule - the cruise is offered the following 2 weekends after our date.

Review vendor policies by reviewing their website:
https://seastreak.com
Of particular note are: (copy and paste into a new window): https://seastreak.com/tour-and-event-cruises/fall-foliage-cruise-to-cold-spring/
Or,
FAQ: https://seastreak.com/what-to-know/faq/
You can also call them to buy your ticket:
Telephone: 800-272-8753 (Boat Ride)

Hope you can come!

This trip is provided by SeaStreak all policies are detailed on their website. Please review so you can make an informed decision. Gal Pals 40+ has no relationship with SeaStreak and you agree to indemnify and hold Gal Pals 40+, its hosts and coordinators harmless in the event of financial loss, injury, death or any damages (including providing car rides to or from the ferry terminal by members or hosts). We are a volunteer group with no expert experience in this type of trip. You also agree to take steps for your own safety and preparedness to attend in this excursion. Your participation in this trip is your agreement to these terms.

Join us at a discussion with international bestselling author Marjan Kamali to discuss her latest book, The Lion Women of Tehran, a gripping tale of friendship, political struggle and personal redemption, set against the backdrop of revolutionary Tehran, Iran. The novel spans several decades, tracing the intertwined lives of two childhood friends.

Marjan Kamali is the author of several novels, including The Stationery Shop, a national and international bestseller, and Together Tea, a Massachusetts Book Award finalist. Born in Turkey to Iranian parents, Marjan was raised in Turkey, Iran, Germany, Kenya and the U.S.

Location: Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey (JCC), 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains
Price:$18, JCC Member Price: $15.30
Dessert and drinks will be served!
Deadline registration required by the JCC by Wednesday, October 22.
Details including link to register: https://www.jccnj.org/conversationswithauthors/

PLEASE purchase your ticket early. While there are over a hundred seats, this should be a sold out event given the popularity of the book and author.

Please note that in the past, books were available for purchase and/or you could bring your own copy for the author to sign. Hopefully, this practice will continue.

We'll try to sit together if possible and talk after the event concludes.