Englewood Cliffs Senior Citizens

06/13/2026

Dan Yates entertained our members at monthly meeting in June

06/13/2026

While other photographers rushed to capture dramatic wildlife moments, he was assigned the least desirable elephant viewing time and expected very little.

Then he noticed something extraordinary.

An elephant was resting quietly among a pile of old tires when a tiny blue butterfly landed gently on its trunk. For a brief moment, one of the world’s largest land animals and one of nature’s most delicate creatures shared the same frame.

The image went viral because it captured something rare: a reminder that the most powerful moments aren’t always the loudest or most dramatic.

Sometimes, patience turns disappointment into opportunity.

And sometimes, the photo nobody expected becomes the one nobody forgets. ❤️📸

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

A black bear in northern Minnesota has become the most reliable customer at a kids’ roadside lemonade stand every summer weekend.
The Thompson kids set up their little stand on a quiet county road near Bemidji. Business was okay until one Saturday a big, healthy black bear wandered out of the woods, sat down a respectful distance away, and just watched them with his head tilted. The kids were nervous at first, but the bear stayed calm and patient. When they put out a big bowl of water for him, he drank politely and left.
Now “Berry” (as they named him) shows up almost every weekend. He waits his turn like any other customer, takes a few sips from the bowl they keep ready, and sometimes gently nudges a fallen cup back toward them with his paw. The kids leave him extra berries and honey packets they know are safe. Word spread fast — families now drive out hoping to see the bear buying lemonade, and the kids’ business has exploded.
The local wildlife officer checked on him and confirmed Berry is healthy and not aggressive. He just seems to enjoy the quiet company and the sweet water. The kids say having their bear regular makes the best summer job ever.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Additional photos from The June MeetiNg with singer Dan Yates

06/11/2026

June 8th – Singer Dan Yates entertained us – He is a professional performing artist whose program includes a unique blend of music from Broadway, Standards, Traditional, Operetta, and Opera with plenty of chances to sing along.

Dan also provides entertaining background information about the songs, lyricists and composers, and the performing artists who made them famous.

Dan has appeared as an actor and singer in NYC, Atlantic City and theaters across the country.

His favorite roles include: Curly in Oklahoma, Billy in Carousel, Rail in Phantom of the Opera, Adam in Seven Brothers, the Caliph in Kismet, and Sid in Pajama Game.

Dan teaches Speech and Theatre courses at Montclair University, Kean University, Rutgers Newark and Caldwell University in NJ.

06/01/2026

Club President Giovanna Mungioli, represented the Seniors by placing a wreath during the Memorial Day services at the Firehouse. Other pictures of the event can be seen on Mayor Mark zpark page.

06/01/2026