ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED

A SOCIAL CLUB FOR RETIRED MEN.
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Who We Are

Activities Unlimited (AU) is an organization where retired and semi-retired men meet to enjoy various clubs and social activities, build friendships, and support each other’s growth.

We are a non-political, non-sectarian community, founded in 1987, with over 300 members.

AU provides a welcoming place for camaraderie and personal development through participation in any of the 27 individual interest clubs and outdoor activities as well as numerous social events and trips that include spouses or significant others.

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What We Do

We provide a broad range of individual clubs, activities and events that include athletic, educational, and social opportunities while forming meaningful friendships.

We meet regularly in northwest Bergen County and the surrounding area.

We produce a monthly newsletter and calendar to keep members updated on all events and activities.

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Join Us

Download and fill out the membership form. Mail the form with dues payment to the address shown. Our membership chair will contact you and arrange an orientation at our next General Meeting.

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FAQ's

What are the annual dues and are there any additional fees?

Annual dues are $60 and entitle all members to participate in as many personal interest clubs and outdoor activities as they wish. There are no additional charges.

Some activities have event specific fees.

Golfers pay greens fee.

Lunch club attendees pay for only what they order at lunch.

A Trips and Tours or other special event may have specific fees. All are published well in advance.

How often do clubs meet and do I have to attend a minimum or maximum number?

Our General Meeting and personal interest clubs meet monthly. Some clubs (i.e.: golf or hiking) meet weekly as weather allows. A monthly calendar is always available on our website, and a link to the calendar is emailed to all members at the beginning of the month.

Participation is optional, though regular participation builds community and friendship.

There are no limits on club participation.

Do I need a sponsor to join?

No. If you decide to join (and we hope you do), one of our members will contact you. He will help you get acquainted with the overall organization and the various clubs and outdoor activities in which you are interested.

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Clubs

AU Band Bocce Book Club Bowling Club Care-Concern Computer Technology Club Duplicate Bridge Club Gardening Club Golf Hiking Long Hiking Short History Club Investment Study Group Luncheon Club Newsletter Photography Club Pickleball Public Discussion Group Science Club Safe Shooting Club Stock Market Club Stock Picking Contest Tennis WebMasters Club

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Trips and Tours

During the year, trips and tours plan one-day trips to various interesting places in the tri-state area. These trips are for both members and their wives/companions.
The trips are organized by our Trips and Tours members. A few examples of some of our past trips are Liberty Park Science Center, NYC stage shows, ball games, botanical gardens, music, and dance luncheons. We have also taken extended trips to Europe, South America and the United States, both land and cruise.
We welcome all AU members to join us in planning these trips.

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AU Guys

AU Guys is the name of the Activities Unlimited Band of talented musicians, playing jazz and old-time standards, and doing the things they wanted to do when they were too busy making a living and raising a family.
AU Guys play at the AU meetings each month during the brown bag luncheon, the AU luncheon/dance each year, have appeared at the Bergen County Seniors’ Picnic during the past few years, and are regular performers at the NJ Vets Home in Paramus, as well as several other Seniors’ Club functions in the area.
It took a while to round up enough musically talented members to join the band (of course new members are always welcomed).

Bocce

All AU members are invited to join the Bocce group. It’s easy and it’s fun.

Book Club

The Book Club is for both casual and serious readers of books.

The Club discusses 2 books that have been suggested by members at a meeting 2 months previously. This gives members sufficient time to read either one or both books, although it is important to know that reading any of the selections is not a requirement to attend a meeting. Both fiction and nonfiction books can be candidates.

Each meeting starts with a summary of the first book to be discussed. Members then open to what is usually a wide-ranging general discussion of the book that might include the author’s style, how he/she treats the subject matter, or the subject itself, etc. That is followed by book #2.

Within a day or two of each meeting the Club Chair writes a summary of the meeting to include salient points covered as well as, the names and authors of the books recommended for the next two meetings. The Chair distributes the summary via email to all members.

Bowling Club

Do you enjoy bowling? Or would you like to try it?
AU is looking to form a Bowling Club! The group would meet periodically to bowl for fun and camaraderie. All experience levels are welcome. The day, time, frequency, and location are TBD based on participant input. For now, we are looking to see if there’s interest.
If you have interest, please contact the Bowling Club Chair.

Care And Concern

Activities Unlimited are proud of the fellowship that exists between its members. To enhance these relationships, the Care and Concern Committee is responsible for informing and updating the Membership about significant health issues and/or the passing of a member.

The Care and Concern Committee invites you to share some of the most meaningful moments in your lives - both joyful (joining club, anniversaries, accomplishments, births, moving, winning lottery ) and sorrowful events (leaving club, illness, accidents, condolences ).

We would like to share these events regularly with the rest of our members so we can learn more about, and support, each other. By knowing each other’s occasions, we can share each other’s joys and provide comfort during challenging times.

Please feel free to contact the Chair about your, or someone else’s, significant events and I will make sure they are either recognized with a heartfelt card or noted in our club email or newsletter.

Computer and Technology Club

Recent technology development and Computer topics are presented followed by a general discussion.
Topical documentation is posted to the webpage prior to the meeting. Past presentations can also be found there.

The platform(s) , like Windows, Google or Apple, used for the presentation are cited in the details posted in our monthly newsletter. Likewise, the device used like Apple phone or Windows PC.

We meet twice a month on a Tuesday. The location, date and time are published in our monthly newsletter. You can call the Club Chairman with any questions you may have about the agenda.

Duplicate Bridge Club

Gardening Club

Topics Discussed:

What to plant where to buy and when

What to plant where to buy and when

Planting techniques and suggestions

When do you fertilize what with what

Maintainence of walls, paths and ornamental objects

Where to shop with who and which services

Mulching

Some meetings are held at places like the NJ Botanical Gardens.
Getting together sharing tips and experience.

Golf

Our Season begins in mid-April and runs until late October. The 2025 season was at the Paramus Golf Course and the Farmstead Golf Club .
All scoring is done using a handicap system.
AU members of all skill levels are invited to join us.

Hiking Long

A hike is planned every Monday depending on the weather. Hikers will be informed of the meeting place by the club chairs. Hike sites are within the local area requiring an hours drive or less. Average distance is approximately 5 to 7 miles and elevation change of approximately 1750 feet.
Appropriate dress for the season, hiking boots, a day pack, lunch, and fluids are necessary equipment. A walking stick or trekking poles can be a welcome addition.
Hikes with exceptional views are routine making cameras and binoculars also welcome additions to the pack.
All members are welcome.

Hiking Short

Our group hikes every Monday weather permitting.
You will receive an Email invitation of the Hike selected, with a meeting place specified, GPS address and a map. This is sent approximately 3-4 days in advance.
We hike at local forests, rail trails or park paths, where there is a moderate hike/walk between 3-4 miles.

Often our short hikes are followed with a lunch at a local restaurant or pub.

History Club

Our goal in the History Club is to inspire more people to interact with the past. This is a fun way to share your interest in history with other likeminded individuals. The History Club has become one of the most popular club in the AU. We presently average 40 to 50 attendees. Our presenters/speakers emanate from a group that present fascinating, informative and provocative subjects. The subject matters vary widely from economic, war and peace, politics, revolution, medicine and science, cultural struggle, arts, religion and the rise and fall of empires.
All are welcome to join and anyone can give a presentation on any subject matter of interest.
The fascinating subject matter presented in the History Club can be viewed online in our website library.

Investment Study Group

The Investment Study Group’s mission is to provide AU members timely information about the financial markets, specific investments and asset classes. From time to time, outside experts from the financial industry are invited to speak to the group and give their perspectives on these topics. We also conduct round table discussions where members can share their experiences and ideas on investing.
Online materials related to the meeting which may have been reviewed or discussed can be accessed on our website.

Luncheon Club

The luncheon club has been organized to provide an ongoing opportunity for our members to get together in a relaxed casual surroundings to socialize with other AU members. A great way for a new member to connect and learn about activities the other members engage in.
Every invitation includes a link to the restaurant’s menu. Members are encouraged to review the menu prior to returning their RSVP.
Each member is provided with pad and pencil to keep track of what they order, how much and the cost of extras like beverages or drinks.
Members pay using cash only. Each member only pays for what they ordered plus 25% (for tax and tip) .
A great way to check out restaurants. The club has met at over 70 restaurants.

Newsletter

The goal of the monthly Activities Unlimited Newsletter is to improve the lives of AU members through communication about and encouragement of participation in AU clubs and activities. The newsletter accomplishes this goal by increasing communications and comradery among members and growing the membership.
All pictures, articles and announcements that AU members would like to include in the next month’s newsletter are sent to the Newsletter Editor by no later than the 28th of the month.
The Newsletter is also available throughout the month on the AU Website Archive of Newsletters.

PickleBall

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country. It’s good exercise and tests your hand /eye coordination.
For play times and locations refer to the Events page. Anyone interested in playing should contact the club chair.

Photography Club

Become a better photographer, learn about the art and science of photography, get inspired, and meet others who share your passion at the AU Photo club.

Public Discussion Group

Safe Shooting Club

Science Club

Technology is expanding at the fastest rate EVER! Hopefully, the Science Club can help us to keep up to date-the Club is open to everyone who has an interest in Science and Technology.

All are invited. Talks by Club members on their careers are always of interest, as well as recent topics that members have investigated and studied. Movies, DVDs, and YouTube presentations on current developments are often used as part of the presentations.

Trips to Science Museums (NY Natural History, Lamont Labs) are taken periodically.

Stock Market Club

Are you interested in investments in publicly traded stocks?

The AU Stock Market Club provides a forum for both novice and seasoned investors to share investment ideas and to participate in trading stocks to learn, make a profit and have fun. We presently have over 30 members / partners, some with little or no investment experience.

Market conditions are discussed as well as individual stocks for trading. Last year was a good year for the stock market, it was also a good year for our portfolio. Our stock portfolio earned a 24% return on investments. We are an NJ Partnership and each member / partner receives a Form K-1 at year end with his share of earnings reported for tax purposes.

We meet twice a month on a Tuesday. The location, date and time are published in our monthly newsletter. Guests are always welcome to come and learn more about us. You can call the Club Chairman with any questions you may have.

Stock Picking Contest

Are you interested in publicly traded stocks or ETFs?

Once a year in December members who are interested submit their selection of stock picks. The resulting hypothetical portfolios performance is monitored each month. There is a winner for the best month to month increase and winners at year-end. The progress reports are circulated to contestants each month. The winners are reported in the newsletter.

A great way to observe and monitor the activity of many popular stocks and ETFs.

Tennis

Webmasters Club

The ActivitieUnlimited.Org website is one of the club’s principal recruiting tools. The website acts as an information center, communicator and a container of club materials for it’s members. The proper operation of the website benefits membership activities significantly.
The mission is to enhance the website experience for our fellow club members.
Our club approaches our website in a non-technical way. As webmasters we are drawing on our background experiences to guide and shape the web pages into what members need for their club meetings. Then help them go there.