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Presidents: Lori Roth and Marcy StraussEditor: Bonnie ClewansLayout/Graphics: Carolyn Sherriswww.brandeisphoenix.comBrandeis Beat JANUARY, 2013rdThe 23 Annual BNCBook and Author EventWhat better way to spend your Monday than mingling with and listening to a star-studded array of best sellingauthors and celebrities. From beginning to end this event will be filled with food, fun, entertainment and yes,shopping. Doors open at 9:00 am, so come early to shop our new boutiques and silent auction offerings and beready for author signings at 9:30 am.Date:MondayMarch 4, 2013Cost: 115 with a 5coupon for a bookpurchaseTime:BoutiquesBook SalesStart at 9:00Adriana TrigianiNY TimesBest Selling AuthorJ. R. MartinezInspirational AuthorWinner of Dancingwith the StarsAuthorSigning:AllisonLeottaLegal ThrillerAuthor9:30Sean McLaughlin,Anchor, KPHONewsChannel 510:45ProgramBegins:Contact:Promptly at 11:0012:30The Phoenician6000 E.CamelbackScottsdale, AZModerator:Dining RoomOpens:Lunch Served:Place:MelanieBenjaminAlana StewartModel, Actress,SpokespersonChris BohjalianNY TimesBest Selling AuthorNational BestSellingHistoricalFiction AuthorCarol KernCAK571@aol.com602-315-1595On Sunday, March 3 the Bookmark Cocktail Reception will be held at a private residence.This is a unique opportunity to converse with the authors. Funds to benefitSustaining the Mind: Scientific Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter2Dear Members,Happy New Year! We hope you all are having agood start to 2013. BNC-Phoenix has a great arrayof activities planned for this coming year. We lookforward to your participation and hope to see you atan upcoming event.Thank you, Carol Kern, for opening your beautifulhome to a most successful Past Presidents' eventon December 14th. The delicious brunch wasprovided by Iris Wigal and Carol Kern. We are veryfortunate to have so manyengaged and active PastPresidentsamongourmembership. This day celebratedwhat each and every one of ourPhoenix Chapter Past Presidentshas done and continues to do tomake BNC-Phoenix the awardingwinning chapter we are. Whileenjoying the camaraderie, theattendees shared highlights oftheir terms and visions of ourfuture.Our sincere appreciation to theMembership Retention team madeup of Bruce Galin, Joyce Gordon,Gail Tenn, and Kathleen Witkin. During our fallretention period, they successfully reached andmade a personalized connection with manymembers. We value all of our members. Thank youall for paying your 2012-13 dues.On December 10, we honored our new members atthe BNC Symphonic Insights Music Study Group.Members - new and old - and guests all raved aboutthe incredible performance and enjoyed engaging inconversation with Viviana Cumplido Wilson,Principal Flute of the Phoenix Symphony.A lovely dessert buffet was hosted by the ExecutiveCommittee in honor of our new members. Thankyou to Carol Kern and Sue Karp for shopping andsetting the table with the committee from the studygroup and Joan Sitver, Facilitator of the group.Kathleen Witkin and Joyce Gordon, VPs ofMembership and their committee thank you for allyour efforts in recruiting new members to the BNCPhoenix Chapter family.Other good news to note is the many new memberswho have joined the Sun Lakes group.Congratulations to Sun Lakes.Focusing on January, we look forward to a terrificevent on Saturday night, January 12th. Chaired byNancy Sacks and Gladys Simon, the men andwomen of Brandeis will be entertained andenlightened by a 'Deis Flicks film "Shalom Y'All,"provided by the National Center for Jewish Film atBrandeis University. The evening will be highlighted byappetizers and desserts provided by our generousmembers under the coordination of Carol Abrams.What a night it promises to be!Monies raised by the 'Deis Flicks event are going to ourSustaining the Mind Campaign. We are committed toraising 3,000,000 over the three years of thiscampaign. Every little bit helps and we do hope thatevery member will make their own personal donation.Large donations will be listed indesignated ways. Carol Kern isheading this fundraising effort.She will be happy to give youmore details on how to make yourgift.We are most pleased toannounce our chapter's newSocial Justice Project. We will becollecting new children's books,which we will then donate to oneor more needy schools in thearea. We are appreciative ofDorry Sunenshine, who hasagreed to chair this project.Anyone interested in working withDorry should contact her or us.The Book and Author Event to be held on March 4th isin need of volunteers to serve on committees. Anyonewho can assist is asked to call Carol Kern. In addition,Carole Natelson, Betsy Kurasch, and Harriet Kaplanare co-chairing the silent auction and item acquisition.If you have some time and/or ideas for this committee,please call either Betsy or Harriet.We again thank everyone for their participation inhelping to make this year a success. We are allvolunteers and everyone is very much appreciated forthe work, time and effort put forth. Thank you all!Your co-PresidentsLori Roth and Marcy StraussMission StatementBrandeis National Committee is dedicated to providingphilanthropic support to Brandeis University, adistinguished liberal arts and research university foundedby the American Jewish community. Its membership isconnected to the University through fundraising andthrough activities that reflect the values on which theUniversity was founded: academic excellence, socialjustice, nonsectarianism and service to thecommunity.
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter3Register Now!University On WheelsFriday, February 8 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm“Truth or Beauty:The Need for Art in the21st Century”Join Scott Edmiston, Brandeis Director of the Office of the Arts, as he discusses the value ofcreating truth, beauty, and justice through the arts. Our dynamic speaker is an educator, theaterartist and director. He has directed more than 50 professional theater and opera productionsacross New England.9:00 Registration / 9:30 Breakfast (Catered by Chompies)Orange Tree Golf Resort (newly remodeled)10601 North 56th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85253For more information, contact:Ronda Kottle at 602-327-0266 or Amy Richman at 310-562-7342University On WheelsPlease mail your check with this form to: Nan Waldman, 5061 E. Cortez,Scottsdale, AZ 85254 nanlarry@cox.net, 602-996-5639. RSVP by January 25th.Enclosed is my check made payable to BNC Name:Address including Zip Code:Phone: Email:Level of Support (check one)Bachelors 40’’Masters 50’Non-member fee 45Proceeds to benefit BNC Sustaining the Mind CampaignPh.D. 65’
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter4BookmarksYour Big Chance To Make An ImpactRarely are we given an opportunity to make a change for thebetter of the world! The Sustaining of the Mind: ScientificResearch and Scholarships fundraising effort for the BrandeisNational Committee is your opportunity to make an impact in research for debilitating diseases such as: LouGehrig's, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Autism. Brandeis University researchers in over 50 laboratories arealready making significant strides in the field of brain-related diseases.We invite you to become a Bookmark to ensure that Brandeis researchers and students are able to excelin their fields of study and make important advancements in neuroscience.In our lifetime one quarter of the world will be more than sixty-five years of age. Many will be afflicted withconditions that may affect us as we age. You can help Brandeis researchers in the classroom and thelaboratory race to conquer these diseases by supporting Sustaining the Mind and becoming a Bookmark.Join us for a wonderful evening under the stars as we celebrate our determination to do what we can tosupport the ongoing research at Brandeis University. Meet the celebrated authors who will speak at the Bookand Author event. Enjoy cocktails and conversation. Set aside Sunday evening March 3, 2013. It will be awin/win evening!Sue Karp, Merri Rubin and Stephanie Garfinkle – Bookmarks Chairs, 2013 Book & Author EventLevels of GivingNew Releases ( 175 and above)q Cocktail party only - invitation for two. Does not include the luncheon at 115 per person.Best Sellers ( 275 and above)q Includes one luncheon, two cocktail party invitations and preferred seating.Classics ( 525 and above)q Includes two luncheons, two cocktail party invitations and preferred seating.First Editions ( 775 and above)q Includes two luncheons, two cocktail party invitations and preferred seating.Rare Finds* ( 1,100 and above)q Includes two luncheons and two cocktail party invitations. Also includes a book of your choice from afeatured author and very preferred seating. Sustainers** level.Special Editions*** ( 5,100 and above)q Includes two luncheons, three cocktail party invitations, very preferred seating with an author andcopies of all the featured authors’ books. Membership in the Justice Brandeis Society withSustainers** recognition.See page 6 for additional information on levels of giving.
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter5Bookmark continued*Includes dinner with the authors after the Cocktail Party.**Sustainers are those who make a Bookmark gift of 1,100 or more. Foundations and Matching Giftsare welcome. Gifts of 1100 and above will receive an acknowledgment letter and certificate. Nameswill be listed on the BNC website if the donor agrees.***Gifts of 5100 and above will receive all of the above, plus the donor's name will be listed on the BNC'sMajor Donor Tribute Wall on the foyer of the Library.Gifts of 10,000 and above will receive all of the above, plus letters updating the donor about the up to the minuteresearch.Gifts of 50,000 will receive all of the above, plus the donor's name will be listed on a plaque in the Volen Centerfor Complex Systems (where most of the research on the brain is being done).All Bookmark proceeds to benefit the "Sustaining the Mind" Research at Brandeis Universityin Neurodegenerative Diseases and Scholarship in the Medical Sciences.Sustaining the Mind DonorsLaura S. Altman*Joanie Bream - Happy Special BirthdayGet well wishes to Phil BeckerCultural Sites Study Group - in honor of Mark SendrowMona CrandallJoan Gill - In memory of Marty GoldRuth Feldman - In memory of Marty GoldWilliam Howard - in honor of Iris WigalSusan KarpCongratulations to Ronda and Shel Kottle on their son’s engagementCarol Kern - In memory of Justin EhrlichLori RothSteven Schlosser - In honor of Iris WigalHope Slepian - In memory of Florence BolnickMarcy Strauss *Wayne Stutzer *Dorry Sunenshine - in honor of the Phoenix ChapterAmanda Wigal-Schlosser - in honor of Iris WigalIris Wigal *Iris Wigal - in honor of Joanie Bream's birthday* indicates SustainersThank you for your meaningful donation.To donate to the Sustaining the Mind Campaign, please seewww.brandeisphoenix.com and click on the Donate tab.The form is easy to fill out, print and mail.
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix ChapterBrandeis BoutiquesAt the Book & Author EventMarch 4, 2013Come early to shop - doors will open at 9:00 am! Some of ournew and notable vendors for the boutiques this year include:,,,Forever Flipped women’s foot apparelHatch Sheets sheet sets of 100% Egyptian cotton, 1500 thread count in multiple sizes andcolors at an amazing priceNolan Jewelry from Los Angeles, California, fine handmade silver and gold jewelryBack by popular Demand:,,,,Roberto Mantellassi USA Italian created fine leather - key chains, bracelets, belts, handbagsPatchwork Pig women’s clothing, belts, tops, pants, and sweatersVintage Jewelry one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, and earrings created byartist Lori KirschMonica Durazo Designs silk creations unique interpretation of "nuno-felting" for beautiful,handmade pieces of wearable art including scarves, skirts, and wrapsSee our remaining fabulous vendors described in next month's issue!Brina Pepper and Daron Barness Boutiques Co-ChairsBoard contacts are listed on the last page. Additionalmembers serving on the Phoenix Board this year are:National Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue KarpImmediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gladys SimonPresident Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol KernAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iris WigalBook and Author Co-chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merrill Kalman, Carol Kern, Sara LeopoldParliamentarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy LevineChief Information Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selma OstLiaison Sun Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irene KestenbaumBoard Members-at-Large:Phyllis Becker, Nancy Elkins, Pamela Fingerhut, Susan Joffe, Ellen Kirschenbaum, RondaKottle, Sheila Landau, Brina Pepper, Amy Richman, Joanie Snider, Jo Ellen Susman, GailTenn, Nan Waldman6
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter7Brandeis National Committee HostsASU Violinist Boyang WangIn Concert & ConversationMonday, January 14, 20131:00 pm - 2:30 pmPalo Cristi Church, 3535 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise ValleyPerformance followed by a receptionBrandeis National Committee invites the public for an afternoon of music and conversation withASU Violinist Boyang Wang. He and pianist Zhou Jiang will perform works by Beethoven, Ysayeand Japanese-American composer Bright Sheng. He will also speak about his musical journey ona path that began at his fifth birthday party. Following an ancient practice, his parents placed fiveobjects representing different careers on a table and told him to choose one. Without hesitation heskipped over the pen, car, cookie and paintbrush to select a toy violin. His parents immediatelybought a quarter size violin and found a teacher.Raised in a hutong, a small village within the city of Beijing, Boyang soon found himself playingconcerts in great halls throughout Beijing. He won the Silver and Gold awards at the ChineseNational Violin Competition in 2005 and 2007 respectively. In 2004 he performed for HenryKissinger on one of his visits to China. He has said that after he won the Silver award while he wasin middle school, he realized that "music is part of my body, my soul, it is my everyday life." He saysthat music "can make me feel warm, deep, happiness."Winning a Special Talent Scholarship at ASU brought him to the US to study with Professor DanWen Jiang, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance.Contact: Call Joan Sitver (602 971-0012) for more details.Cost: 5.00 Guest FeeThe Brandeis National Committee provides unique educational opportunities to its membersthrough study groups, while raising funds through its programs for the Sustaining the MindCampaign of Brandeis University - research and scholarship in neurodegenerative diseases.
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter8Friday, January 4, 1:00 pm – Game DayJoin us for another wonderful Boomers Game Day. We will play Mah Jongg,Canasta, Scrabble, and any other board game that anyone wants to share with thegroup. We will meet at a local Paradise Bakery, where you can purchase yourlunch and then we can stay and play. There will be no carpools for this event.Friday, January 18, 1:00 pmPhoenix Art Museum-Fashion ExhibitThe Boomers will visit the Phoenix Art Museum for a docent-led tour of the 'ModernSpirit Fashions of the 20's' exhibit. The group will go to lunch at a nearby restaurantBEFORE the tour. The cost of museum admission is 12 for seniors. Museummembers are admitted at no cost and the museum accepts the Culture Pass, availableat local libraries. Carpools will be available.Arizona AuthorsJanuary 21, 2013 – JCC 12:30 - 2:00 pmThe January speaker is Marty Brounstein. He is the author ofthe book Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story ofCourage in the Holocaust. It’s a true story of interfaithcourage and compassion, focusing on a Christian couple inthe Netherlands who, despite great risks and dangers, helped save the lives of over two dozen Jews duringthe Holocaust. The story also has a meaningful personal connection to Marty, which he explains in his talk.RSVP to Merrill - mskbflo@aol.com / 480-296-3355Guests welcome - 5.00 feeStudy Group News - Full GroupsIf there is a group of interest to you and it is marked "full" on the registration form on page 14, you can sendan email to the facilitators of any study group. If there is a wait list, they can add you to it. Some of our groupswill then be able to accommodate you if they have an opening. A guest fee of 5 applies.For a complete study guide, see our website: http://www.brandeisphoenix.com/Study Groups.htmlIf you only want a facilitator's contact information, email Sue Adatto, sueadatto@cox.net.Sue Adatto, Daron Barness, Sara Leopold – Study Group VPs
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter9DAYJANGROUPTIMESTUDY GROUP NOTESFACILITATORSFirst and ThirdThursdays317JUST HIKING!8:30 AMHike around Phoenix, Scottsdaleand beyond. This activity is foractive hikers who enjoy easy tomoderate hikes.10:00ReadInvisible Bridge by Julie OrringerJoyce Gordonjoyagor@aol.com480.970.1062Arlene Feldmanagfeldman1@cox.net480 227 6303Ellen Tuckman602-953-9307Meet at the Mountain GateApartment's Clubhouse - 4602 E.Paradise Village Parkway North,Phoenix, Arizona 85032.RSVP to Ellen.Meet at the Phoenix Art Museum forlunch, followed by a docent tour ofthe Costume Institute's exhibit,Modern Spirit: Fashion Of The1920s.RSVP to: Barbara GoldA group intended for experiencedplayers will meet at the JCC, 12701N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale.Irene Kestenbaumirenek0426@gmail.com480-883-7639Barbara Goldbzgold9333@gmail.com480-802-7945Sandy Blumsanblum@cox.net480-905-3225FULLFirst Thursday3JEWISH BOOKGROUPFirst Thursday3SUN LAKESPOTPOURRI11:30Every Thursday3101724314INTERMEDIATEMAH-JONGG12:00 –3:00FridayFULLBOOMERS1:00iPHONES & iPADS –AM10:30-12:00.First Monday7FULLFirst Monday7First Monday7MYSTERY BOOKGROUPFULLiPHONES & iPADS PM1:001:30 - 3:00FULLGame DayWe will play Mah Jongg, Canasta,Scrabble, and any other boardgame that anyone wants to sharewith the group. For informationabout the meeting place, contactRonee.RSVP only to Ronee, please.This group will concentrate on howto get the most from your device.Participants will be notified of thelocation by email.Location is the Grille Room at theTroon North Golf Club. It is locatedat 10320 East Dynamite,Scottsdale.This group will concentrate on howto get the most from your device.Participants will be notified of thelocation by email.Second andFourth Tuesdays822BRISK WALKINGGROUP8:30 AMParticipants will be notified aboutthe locations by email.Second Tuesday8SECOND TUESDAYLUNCH BUNCH – A12:00Meet at well-reviewed, diverse andinteresting restaurants. Eachperson is responsible for her ownmeal.Meet at well-reviewed, diverse andinteresting restaurants. Eachperson is responsible for her ownmeal.Note date change for this monthEnjoy a movie, with a Happy Hourto follow.FULLSecond Tuesday8SECOND TUESDAYLUNCH BUNCH - B12:00SECONDTuesday8FIRST TUESDAYMOVIE & HAPPYHOUR yEllen Kirschenbaumellenk102@cox.net602-214-5212Susan Rollinsserollins52@gmail.com480-563-0411Ronee Siegelbrandeisboomers@gmail.com917-273-0393Carol Abramsabrams.carol@gmail.com480-948-1717Sara Leopoldsara1225@gmail.co480-525-1575Irene MieszcanskiMiesirene@aol.com480-314-0238Carol Abramsabrams.carol@gmail.com480-948-1717Sara Leopoldsara1225@gmail.co480-525-1575Joyce Marksjoycep24@hotmail.com602-569-2454Harriett Gartnercurlygal16@gmail.com480-538-2841Amy Richmanamy@richmanfamily.com480-664-6901Andie Morrisonandsue1@cox.net602-840-8195Roni Nassbergronika1@aol.com480-488-4476FridaySaturday
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix ChapterDAYJANGROUPTIMESTUDY GROUP NOTESSecondWednesday9N. SCOTTSDALEWEDNESDAY AMBOOK GROUP10:00Second andFourthWednesdaysSecondWednesday923Stimulating discussion of bothfiction and non-fiction books.Participants are asked to lead bookdiscussions and volunteer theirhomes for meetings.Knit scarves for a variety of differentorganizations while we socialize.Second Thursday10Friday11Mondays1428Second Monday14PHOENIXSYMPHONYLECTURE RECITALS1:00Third Tuesday15CAMELVIEWREVIEW ANDLUNCHVaries9FULLKNIT A MITZVAHCONTEMPORARYFICTION BOOKGROUP – PMFULLSTUDY WITH THEBEST – ONBROADWAYFULLCULTURAL SITES INAZFULLYOGA – Session IFULL1:00 - 3:001:30Participants will be notified of thebook by email.10:00Fiddlers on the Roof: The JewishExperience in American Drama willbe held at Cong. Beth Israel. Formore information contact theFacilitator.Visit the Arizona JewishHistorical Society. Participants willbe notified of the details by email.RSVP to Carol.Led by a registered and certifiedyoga instructor with 10 years’teaching experience. Bring mat,water, and any prop (block, belt,etc.) you like to use. Participantswill be notified of the location byemail.Enjoy the music of Boyang Wang,Violin. Boyang began his solocareer at age ten when heperformed at the Beijing ConcertHall and is now studying on fullscholarship at ASU.Location: Palo Cristi Church - 36thStreet and Lincoln, Phoenix.Enjoy a thought-provoking HarkinsCamelview 5 movie each monthfollowed by a discussion at anearby restaurant.10:308:30 - 9:45AMFULLRSVP: Judy Frank 517-331-7333frankj@cooley.eduThird Tuesday15PLAY BRIDGE12:00 - 3:30Meet at Stone Creek Golf Club –4436 E. Paradise Village ParkwaySouth, Paradise Valley.Friday18BOOMERS1:00Phoenix Art Museum-FashionExhibit:Visit the Museum for a docent ledtour of the exhibit Modern Spirit:Fashions of the 20's. Lunch atnearby restaurant BEFORE thetour.RSVP only to Ronee, 0FACILITATORSArlene Rudleyarlenerudley@cox.net480-483-6686Carol Sobelsobelassoc@aol.com480-513-0133Nancy Moffittnancy@moffittandcompany.com480-443-3443Sara Leopoldsara1225@gmail.com480-525-1575Marilyn Morrisrodonmi@aol.com602-494-2800Carol Kerncak571@aol.com480-948-9236Nancy Siefern.siefer@gmail.com480-577-1439Joan Sitverjoansitver@aol.com602-971-0012Janie Kuznitskycashew3@cox.net480-664-6544Amy Richmanamy@richmanfamily.com480-664-6901Iris Wigalwiggley@cox.net602-274-8771Nan Waldmannanlarry@cox.net602-953-2084Susan Sackssusan.sacks@gmail.com480-860-5256Ellen Kirschenbaumellenk102@cox.net602-214-5212Susan Rollinsserollins52@gmail.com480-563-0411Ronee aturday
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter11DAYJANGROUPTIMESTUDY GROUP NOTESFACILITATORSThird Friday181:00RSVP to the facilitator.Ruth Cohen602-274-6126Saturday19FRIDAYAFTERNOON BOOKDISCUSSIONGROUPGIRLS' NIGHT OUT5:45Join us at The Comedy Club inScottsdale. Guests welcome.Nancy Elkinsnancyfaithelkins@gmail.com248- 225-3710Jo Ellen Susmanjoellensus@gmail.com602- 569-9779Merrill Kalmanmskbflo@aol.com480-296-3355Details will be e-mailed toparticipants.Third Monday21ARIZONA AUTHORSSPEAKER SERIESARTIST STUDIOTOURS12:30 - 2:00Fourth Tuesday22Tuesday22FULLMEN OF BRANDEIS10:00FourthWednesday23PLAY YLUNCH BUNCHThe author is Marty Brounstein,Two Among the Righteous Few: AStory of Courage in the Holocaust.Location: JCC, 12701 N ScottsdaleRd, Scottsdale. Guests welcome 5.00 feeMust RSVP to Merrill for a reservedseat.Visit a different artist's studio inScottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creekor other areas in the vicinity. Replyto the facilitator.Marvin Kestenbaum has arrangedfor us to tour the A.S.U WalterCronkite School of Journalism.Further details will be emailed tothe participants.BNC Phoenix Chapter Golf Team.Tee-off times and locations willvary.An optional lunch will follow. Greensfees are extra.11:30Enjoy friendship and camaraderie ata variety of restaurants around thevalley.A Phoenix Art Museum Docentpresents a slide talk Jewish Art:Ancient to Contemporary.Contact Selma Ost for locationParticipate in study and discussion.Participants will be notified of thelocation by email.FULLFourth Monday28JEWISH ART1:00Last Thursday319:30Last Thursday31CONTEMPORARYISSUESDISCUSSIONGROUP - # 1CONTEMPORARYISSUESDISCUSSIONGROUP #2Last Thursday31FULLCONTEMPORARYISSUESDISCUSSIONGROUP #3SundayMondaySam Summersamsummeraz@yahoo.com480-488-1540Leith Baletinlbaletin@att.netLori Rothclanroth@gmail.com480-664-3312Sue Adattosueadatto@cox.net480-563-0006Annette Kurlandakurland@optonline.net516-236-6271Sylvia Ulanazbubbe602@gmail.com602-296-7124Selma Ostselmaost@aol.com623-869-0909Ruth Anne Myersramyers@aol.com480-947-82169:30Participate in study and discussion.Participants will be notified of thelocation by email.Joanie Breamjonesmnaz@cox.net480-860-8293 or 602-421-48289:30Participate in study and discussion.Participants will be notified of thelocation by email.Judy Levinejudithlevine43@yahoo.com480-496-0252Nancy dMady ThursdayFridaySaturdayAlso see complete BNC Phoenix Calendar online at: www.brandeisphoenix.com/Calendar.htmlPlease consider bringing nonperishable food items to donateto the Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank.
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter12Phoenix, Scottsdale, N. Scottsdale and E. ValleyJoyce Gordon - Joyagor@aol.com . . . . . . 480-970-1062Kathleen Witkin - KNJ1974@aol.com . . . 480-473-4825Valley WestSun LakesIrene Kestenbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-883-7639Barbara Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480-802-7945Prospective MembersJoEllen Susman - joellensus@gmail.com . 602-569-9779Membership NewsWishing Arlene Feldman’s grandson, Zachary, mazel tov on his engagement.Much mazel to Carol Glantz and her family on the bar mitzvah of her grandson, Harrison Niess.We extend our condolences to the family of Rose Barkan, a long time Brandeis member.We wish Marianne Silberman a speedy recovery.Much mazel and happiness to Ellen and Joseph Widoff on their son’s marriage.We hope Don Baine is on the road to recovery.Condolences to the family of Marty Gold, Barbara’s husband.We extend condolences to Sandra Harris and her family regarding the passing of Sandra’s mother.Truda Chick is kvelling about her daughter, Loren and son-in-law, Keith Yaskin’s headline articlein The Jewish News.Happy special birthday to Joanie BreamHappy special birthday to Marcia RosenbloomWishing Janet Lottman a very speedy and complete recovery.All the best to JoEllen Susman who moved into her new condo.We are hoping Sylvia Ulan has a very speedy recovery.We extend condolences to the family of Rochelle Reese.We are sorry about the passing of Jacqueline Gollob Cohn, Jo Fink’s mother.Welcome New Members, Ellen Frankel and Jeanne LucierNew Members CoffeeJust a reminder that our "Getting to Know Coffee" will be on January 25, 2013 at1:00 pm. You should be receiving your invitation soon with more details includingthe location. We are eager to meet you! Discover all that our twice award-winningPhoenix Brandeis Chapter has to offer you: new experiences, new learningopportunities and new friendships. 5 Guest FeeJust to keep you in the loop, you can attend one study group session for a 5.00 guest fee.Just call the facilitator to see if there is space available. Create your own potpourri anddiscover which study groups may be at the top of your list for next year!Need a membership or study group form? Just go to www.brandeisphoenix.comPlease report life-cycle events to: Truda Chick 480-686-8747, tchick2@cox.net
JANUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter13Shalom Y’All — Film, Food, Fun!January 12, 2013 - 7:30 pmTemple Chai 4645 E. Marilyn RoadYou don't have to be a Southerner to enjoy thefun social evening BNC Phoenix is planning forSaturday, January 12th! We'll view a delightfullyengaging 'Deis Flicks film provided by BNC incollaboration with the NationalCenter for Jewish Film at BrandeisUniversity. Then we will have anopportunity to tell where our ownfamilies landed when they came toNorth America, be it the East Coast,West Coast, up North or downSouth, no doubt hearing someamazing stories. And of course, wewill partake all evening of somesumptuous Southern cooking appetizers, snacks (Cajun popcorn,anyone?) and desserts! Grab yoursweetie and your friends - y'allcome!We'll gather south of Phoenix'sMason-Dixon Line (the 101 Loop) at Temple Chai, 4645 E. MarilynRoad on Saturday, January 12,2013 at 7:30 PM. Levels of supportinclude Film Lover at 25 (film, food, fun); MovieBuff at 35 (film, food, fun plus preferred seatingand a Large popcorn!); and Movie Maven at 45(film, food, fun plus seating in the front row and aJumbo popcorn!) - and fun aside,please know that your generouscontribution per person above andbeyond the basic Film Lover eventregistration goes directly to supportcritical research - BNC's Sustainingthe Mind Campaign!Questions?Need more information?Call Event Chairs:Nancy Sacks-Goldberg,480-661-3852Gladys Simon, 480-773-7958Shalom Y’All - Film, Food, Fun!Please mail your check along with this form to Nan Waldman, 5061 E. Cortez, Scottsdale AZ 85254by Friday, January 4, 2013. Level of Support: Please circle one for each participant and know thatyour generous contribution above and beyond the basic event registration goes directly to supportcritical research - BNC’s Sustaining the Mind Campaign!Movie MavenMovie BuffFilm Lover 45 (film, food, fun plus Front Row seating and a JUMBO popcorn!) 35 (film, food, fun plus Preferred Sea
10601 North 56th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 For more information, contact: Ronda Kottle at 602-327-0266 or Amy Richman at 310-562-7342 University On Wheels Please mail your check with this form to: Nan Waldman, 5061 E. Cortez, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 nanlarry@cox.net, 602-996-5639. RSVP by January 25th.
