Author! Author! The Retired Teachers Chapter once again released its annual publication “Reflections of Poetry and Prose,” which features writings by RTC members. Roughly 50 members turned out to do readings from items in the 2015 collection on June 5.

Fifty-year members stand to be recognized during a reception prior to the 54th annual Retired Teachers Chapter Luncheon at the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan.

Edith Potter-Anne Reel Award winners (from second left) Millie Glaberman, Jo-Ann Hauptman and Carol Melucci are flanked by Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy (left) and UFT founder Abe Levine.

UFT Vice President Anne Goldman (left) stands with UFT Federation of Nurses Retiree of the Year winners (from second left) Diane Sussman, Kate Lombardi Haire and Jihaad Hamad.

The Pearl Berger Awards for political activism went to (from left) John Franzese, Sarah Williams-Harrigan, Marion Jaffe, Ude Singh and Stephanie Dean.

Fanny Simon Award winner Frances Brown (left) joins Sylvia Levinson Award honorees (from second left) Anthony Giardina, Rita Victor and George Borsuk.

NYSUT Retiree of the Year Stewart Cohen (second from left) is congratulated by (from left) Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy, UFT President Michael Mulgrew and NYSUT Vice President Martin Messner.

The ballroom is packed for the event.

Retirees (from left) Ken Buckley, David Berkowitz, Natalie Birnbaum and Diane and David Rosen await the next course.

Martin Raskin strikes up a conversation.

Bernice Rassoules makes a stylish appearance.

Sidney Schalzman is all smiles at the event.

Rosita Azuma may be retired as an educator, but is enjoying a second career as an exhibited artist.