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ON LOCATION NEW YORK DIVISION SAG N.Y. Host Committee Friends and Family Day at Museum N ew York SAG members and their guests were treated to a very special aſternoon at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens on October 1. This special outing was a joint collaboration of SAG's N.Y. Host Committee and the museum. Aſter a tour of the museum, members stopped by the SAG hospitality suite for refreshments and to mingle with their fellow members, SAG elected and staff. With close to 550 attendees, the event was a huge success. Exhibitions included Jim Henson's Fantastic World, which featured more than 120 artifacts, including drawings, storyboards and props. This exhibition accurately depicts Henson's boundless creativity and innumerable accomplishments. Puppets of Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog and Bert and Ernie were also on display. This exhibit was a favorite for everyone, whether young or old. Attendees were also treated to The Beginning of Video Games. Ralph Baer, who was one of the key figures in the invention of video games back in the 1960s, participated in a live discussion via Skype. He discussed the brown-box prototype, which led to the development of the first video game console. The Q&A session that followed was very interesting. Mike Hodge, SAG N.Y. Division president, said, "We are so grateful to the museum for making this day possible. Before today, I hadn't had a chance to visit. I loved it — it was interesting, exciting, educational and I can't wait to go back." Rebecca Damon, SAG N.Y. Division vice THE ACTORS FUND SEEKS SENIORS FOR SURVEY A ttention SAG members 60 years of age or older living in New York 66 SCREEN ACTOR - Fall 2011 president and N.Y. Host Committee co-chair, said, "It was a wonderful opportunity for members and their friends and families to interact with one another while seeing a world-class museum. The Jim Henson exhibit with all its creativity — from Sesame Street to The Muppet Show to Fraggle Rock — was a perfect topper to an already excellent day." Kevin Scullin, N.Y. Board member and member of the N.Y. Host Committee, commented, "The event at the Museum of the Moving Image was a wonderful day in every way. Our SAG members, their families and friends seemed to really enjoy it. There was something for everyone and the variety of the exhibits was fantastic. The N.Y. Host Committee hopes to have similar types of events in the future." SAG member Tessa Martin said that she was thrilled to be able to bring her family to this special outing at the museum. "I recently learned that my 7 and 10-year-old nephews were not familiar with Sesame Street. Having grown up as a huge Sesame Street fan, I found that hard to believe. When I learned about this event, I was excited to bring them. The boys had such a great time at the Henson exhibit and loved seeing all of the puppets. They are still City's Clinton/Hell's Kitchen or Chelsea neighborhoods: The Actors Fund wants your point of VIEW — Vision, Insight, Experience and Wisdom — to better understand the quality of life of older New Yorkers, with special focus on members of the performing arts community. Visit SeniorsCommunitySurvey.org to find out more details and take the survey. "It's a fact, the number of seniors is rapidly growing. By taking the survey, SAG.org From left, Mike Hodge, SAG N.Y. Division president; B.G. Hacker, director of events, Museum of the Moving Image; Rebecca Damon, SAG N.Y. Division vice president and SAG N.Y. Host Committee co-chair; Ben Robinson, SAG member; Verania Kenton, SAG member volunteer; and Dave Bachman, N.Y. Board member singing the songs they learned that day!" The Museum of the Moving Image is a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to the art, history, and technology of the moving image in all its forms. Every weekend the museum presents public programs for audiences of all ages that include screenings, guided tours, educational programs and hands-on exhibits. The museum is a quick subway ride from Manhattan, which makes it easily accessible. For more information, please visit movingimage.us. your vision and experience will help us understand the concerns of older New Yorkers. The results will strengthen the opportunity to advocate for resources and services that you identify," said Angela Lansbury, Senior Community Survey spokesperson. The Actors Fund is offering five people who complete the survey the chance to win a $100 prize. No Internet access? Call the survey team at (212) 221-7301 ext. 277.