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Presidents: Lori Roth and Marcy StraussEditor: Bonnie ClewansLayout/Graphics: Carolyn Sherriswww.brandeisphoenix.comBrandeis Beat FEBRUARY, 2013The 23rd Annual BNCBook and Author EventAUTHORS and SHOPPING and FOOD, Oh My!Come for the books, come for the authors, stay for the shopping, the food and the fun!Doors open at 9:00 am, so come early to shop our new boutiques and silent auctionofferings and be ready for author signings at 9:30 am.Callé Rose CollectionClassy Bag LadyEagles Wings SheetsForever FlippedGlam CandiGotta Have ItJust Jane BoutiqueMonica Durazo DesignsBoutiquesBook Sales9:00Author Signings9:30Nolan JewelryPatchwork PigRead and Sing My NameRoberto Mantellassi USAStudio NicoleUrban GlyphsVintage JewelryDining RoomOpens10:45Program begins11:00 sharpLunch Served12:30Monday, March 4, 2013 at the Phoenician Hotel6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZCost: 115 with a 5 coupon for a book purchaseContact - Carol Kern CAK571@aol.com 602-315-1595For additional information on Book and Author follow the Gold Stars to pages 3, 4, 5.
FEBRUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter2Dear Members,January proved to be another month chock full ofBrandeis activities. Our numerous study groupscontinued on and in many cases welcomed thesnowbirds who arrived after the New Year.We, too, welcome everyone and thank all ourmembers for supporting Brandeis through yourparticipation. Brandeis is truly a win-win organization.To highlight just one of our manystudy groups, we can report thatour BNC Symphonic Insightsgroup met on January 14, 2013and featured artist BoyangWang, violinist from Beijing,China. It was a delightfulafternoon of classical music andconversation. Thank you to JoanSitver and the committee for thedelicious refreshments.We do hope that everyone madetheir reservation for our annualUniversity on Wheels to be heldon February 8th at the OrangeTree Resort. A few of our boardmembers had the opportunity to hear and meetProfessor Scott Edmiston, Director of the Office of theArts at Brandeis University, at last spring’s LeadershipConference in Palm Springs. He was so terrific thatwe rushed the podium and requested his appearancein Phoenix. You now have the same opportunity tohear one of the finest professors from Brandeis. Histopic is “Truth or Beauty: The need for the Art in the21st Century”. Our appreciation goes out to ourdevoted Co-Chairs Ronda Kottle and Amy Richmanalong with our VP of Programming Gladys Simon forworking behind the scenes to ensure a deliciousbreakfast and a stimulating morning.Now is the time to make your reservation for the BNCPhoenix Chapter Book and Author Extravaganza onMonday, March 4th at the Phoenician. The day beginsat 9:00 am and provides you with an array of authorsone can only dream of meeting and hearing. Thankyou to Carol Kern, Merrill Kalman, and Sara Leopold,our Co-Chairs of this premier event, for organizingtirelessly and implementing the day.Our featured authors will be Melanie Benjamin, ChrisBohjalian, Allison Leotta, JR Martinez, Alana Stewartand Adriana Trigiani. The day is rounded out withBoutique shopping and our Silent Auction. Donationsfor the Silent Auction are being handled by our CoChairs Carole Natelson, Betsy Kurasch, and HarrietKaplan. Thank you to our numerous volunteers whohelp make this day possible. All fundraising from thisevent goes to benefit the Sustaining the Mind Campaign:Scientific Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases.Those of you donating at one of the Bookmark levels areinvited to join us on Sunday evening, March 3rd for anexclusive cocktail party reception with our authors. Meetand mingle with each one and be among the first topurchase their books and have it autographed. CoChairs Sue Karp, Merri Rubin andStephanie Garfinkle have plannedthis event to the last detail for yourtotal enjoyment. Each BrandeisPhoenix member should havereceived a personalized letter fromour Sustaining the Mind CampaignChair, Carol Kern. This letter spellsout the ways in which everymember can become a supporterof our three-year campaign tosupport medical research atBrandeis University. Just asSmart Balance buttery spreadwas invented by Brandeis nutritionscientists, it is possible that thenext great insight into neurodegenerative and/orneurodevelopmental diseases will come out of Brandeisscientific research. Don’t be left behind. Make a donationto this campaign and let BNC –– Phoenix claim to have100% support among our membership. Finally, we wishto announce that our Phoenix Chapter is beginning tocollect children's books for our New Book Project. Bookslimited in value to 7.00 and less and/or gently usedchildren’s books can be donated at BNC events. Anyoneinterested in working on this new project, please contactour Chair, Dorry Sunenshine. See what is happening andhow you can become more involved.Please visit our website at:http://www.brandeisphoenix.comand like us on Facebook at Brandeis NationalCommittee Phoenix Chapter.Your Co-Presidents, Lori Roth & Marcy StraussMission StatementBrandeis National Committee is dedicated to providingphilanthropic support to Brandeis University, a distinguishedliberal arts and research university founded by the AmericanJewish community. Its membership is connected to theUniversity through fundraising and through activities thatreflect the values on which the University was founded:academic excellence, social justice, nonsectarianism andservice to the community.
FEBRUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter323rd Annual Book and Author EventMarch 4, 2013– Come One, Come AllMelanie Benjamin - National Best Selling Historical Fiction AuthorChris Bohjalian - New York Times Best Selling AuthorAllison Leotta - Legal Thriller AuthorJ. R. Martinez - Inspirational Author, Winner of Dancing with the StarsAlana Stewart - Model, Actress, SpokespersonAdriana Trigiani - New York Times Best Selling AuthorCan't wait until March to find out more about these authors?Here's a sneak peek at three of our featured speakers.Melanie BenjaminMelanie Benjamin was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. After attending Indiana University-PurdueUniversity at Indianapolis, Melanie married and moved to the Chicago area, where she began writingfor local magazines and newspapers before venturing into her first love, fiction. As Melanie Hauser,she published two contemporary novels. By incorporating her passion for history and biography andnow writing as Melanie Benjamin, she has found her niche writing historical fiction, concentrating onthe stories behind the stories. Her first historical novel, Alice I Have Been, was a national bestseller.It told us the story of the true life Alice in Wonderland. Her novel, The Autobiography of Mrs. TomThumb took us to the circus with P.T. Barnum and a fabulous cast of characters. Her historical fictionbook, which will be published just before our event is sure to be a winner as it tells us the story ofAnne Morrow Lindbergh and her life with Charles. The Aviator's Wife is a vividly imagined novel ofa complicated marriage, revealing both its dizzying highs and its devastating lows. With stunning power and grace, thisauthor provides new insight into what made this remarkable relationship endure. Melanie and her family still live in theChicago area. When she's not writing, she's gardening, taking long walks, rooting for the Cubs and of course, reading.Chris BohjalianChris Bohjalian is the author of fifteen books, including the New York Times bestsellers The NightStrangers, Secrets of Eden, Skeletons at the Feast, The Double Bind, Before You Know Kindness,and Midwives. Three of his novels have become movies. His newest best seller, The SandcastleGirls, has been called a deeply moving story of survival and enduring love. As the grandson ofArmenian survivors, this author pours passion, pride, and sadness into his tale of ethnic destructionand endurance as he tells this story of the Armenian Genocide. Chris calls this book the mostimportant book he will ever write. The Sandcastle Girls debuted at #7 on the New York Timesbestseller list, and appeared as well on the Publishers' Weekly, USA Today, and nationalIndependent Bookstore bestseller lists. When asked how he would describe his perfect happiness,Chris responded, "I am always happiest when I am with my wife and my daughter. And when we aretogether in Italy, I am especially content. Give me my family, a bicycle, and a bottle of wine and I am one happy fellow." Heis a graduate of Amherst College where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Originally from New York, Chrisnow resides in a small town in Vermont.
FEBRUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter4Book and Author ContinuedAllison LeottaAllison Leotta was a federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. for 12 years, where she specializedin prosecuting sex crimes, domestic violence, and crimes against children. She states "I startedwriting novels because I saw heartbreaking tragedies, acts of shocking evil, and vulnerablevictims every day, but also moments of real heroism, true love, and healing. Given the storiesI witnessed, the rich cast of characters I worked with, and my lifelong love of fiction, I had towrite some books. I wanted to create stories that would both entertain and teach about the waythe criminal justice system works and doesn't work. At the heart of many of these stories is theintersection of love and hate." In her first legal thriller, Law of Attraction, her protagonist is a sex crimes and domesticprosecutor (hmmm, get the connection) and she will be coming to us with her sequel, Discretion which David Baldacci callsa "first rate thriller." Allison attended Michigan State University and Harvard Law School. She now resides outside ofWashington with her two sons and her husband, Michael Leotta , who also served as a federal prosecutor and is now adefense attorney. Michael will be joining Allison at our event.Brandeis Boutiquesat theBook & Author EventMarch 4, 2013 at The PhoenicianCome early to shop - doors will open at 9:00 amAdditional new and notable vendors for theboutiques this year include:,,,,Classy Bag Lady from Los Angeles, California, fabulous stunning leather handbagsGlam Candi stylish & affordable necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and ringsUrban Glyphs from Sedona, Lisa Lee Pearce designs of frames, boxes and wall artGotta Have It a variety of women,s accessories and fabulous gift itemsFamiliar Favorites:,,,,Callé Rose Collection - A beautiful collection of ladies’ apparel and accessoriesJust Jane Boutique purses, bags, totes, scarves and accessories at reasonable pricesRead and Sing My Name personalized children,s books, CDs, sound puzzles, stuffedanimals and toys.great gifts for babies and childrenStudio Nicole - hand beaded serving pieces, decorative home and kitchen accessories,and unique gift itemsBe prepared to SHOP until you DROP!!Brina Pepper and Daron Barness Boutiques Co-Chairs
FEBRUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter5BookmarksEach of us hopes to leave the world a better place than wefound it. Your contribution to the Brandeis National Committee'sSUSTAINING THE MIND campaign will do just that!Our campaign, which funds important research inneurodegenerative diseases such as Autism, ALS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, does this by providingscholarship support for students in the sciences, as well as resources for our top research scientists tocontinue their groundbreaking work. The Phoenix Chapter appreciates all donations, from members andnon-members alike.When you send in your reservation for the Book and Author Event, you can become a Bookmark bymaking a donation to "Sustaining the Mind." Bookmarks will be invited to attend the Bookmark CocktailReception at a beautiful private residence the evening before the luncheon. You'll have a fabulous timesocializing, enjoying fine wine, elegant hors d'oeuvres and meeting the notable authors who will speak thenext day. Donors at the Special Editions level ( 5,100 ) and the Rare Finds level ( 1,100 ) are invited toa dinner with the authors following the cocktail reception.Join us Sunday evening, March 3, 2013, for a memorable evening of cocktails and conversation, whilesupporting a cause that affects us all.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 perperson.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 yourchoice from a featured 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 anauthor and copies of all the featured authors’ books. Membership in the JusticeBrandeis Society with Sustainers** recognition.Continued page 6
FEBRUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter6Bookmarks 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.Facebook Page NewsWe now have a Facebook page for our chapter called BrandeisNational Committee Phoenix Chapter. The link is:http://www.facebook.com/brandeisphoenix?ref hlThe page has new posts daily and it includes the current happeningsin our chapter. Please visit our page, "like" it and tell your friends about it!The Past Presidents Brunch held at the lovelyhome of Carol Kern for all Past Presidents Dec.14, 2012 was a morning to remember. Oldbulletins and programs were reviewed by all aswell as cherished memories of past photos atBNC Phoenix Chapter events throughoutdecades. This was an incredible morning both toreminisce the past and to connect for futureideas from the experts of BNC Phoenix Chapter.The Sustaining the Mind DVD was shown and adiscussion followed regarding the fundraisingcampaign.Top row standing are the following Past Presidents ofBNC Phoenix Chapter: Joanie Bream, ConnieFlegenheimer, Sue Karp, Joanie Small, current CoPresident Lori Roth, Gladys Simon. Seated are thefollowing Past Presidents Ruth Cohen, Sue Plosker,Freddie Lieberman, Roz Fischer, Carol Kern. Phototaken by past president, Iris Wigal.
FEBRUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter7Brandeis National CommitteeHosts Renowned SaxophonistJoseph Wytko, Professor Emeritus of Saxophone at ASUwith Janice Meyer Thompson, Professor Emeritus of Piano at ASUIn Concert & ConversationMonday, February 11, 20131:00 - 2:30 pmFollowed by a ReceptionPalo Cristi Church, 3535 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise ValleyPlease join us for an afternoon of music and conversation with renowned saxophonist Joseph Wytko and pianist JaniceMeyer Thompson, both professors emeritus from the ASU School of Music. They will perform works by composersincluding J. S. Bach, Modest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Franz Schubert, Enrique Granados, Astor Piazzolla, and BrentWeaver. Wytko will also highlight the role of the saxophone in the modern symphony orchestra. This will be the finalprogram of the 2012-2013 Symphonic Insights series.Joseph Wytko, SaxophonistDescribed by the San Francisco Chronicle as a performer with "astounding musicianship - avirtuoso," saxophonist Joseph Wytko has presented solo engagements in Poland, France, Italy,Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Macedonia, and throughout the United States, including the WhiteHouse. He is a past recipient of the prestigious Solo Recitalist Fellowship from the NationalEndowment for the Arts, a Senior Scholar Grant from the International Research and ExchangesBoard in Washington, D. C., and is a recent Visiting Professor at the University of Georgia andcurrently Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University. He has served as orchestral saxophonistwith the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra since 1976 and has performed as soloist with the PittsburghSymphony Orchestra as well as other orchestras throughout the U.S., Europe and Mexico. Heholds a Bachelor's Degree of Music from West Virginia University and Masters and DoctorateDegrees from Northwestern University. He performs frequently with the Joseph Wytko SaxophoneQuartet, which has been featured on National Public Radio's Performance Today. In 1993, theyperformed for President Clinton in the historic East Room of the White House.Janice Meyer Thompson, PianistJanice Meyer Thompson, pianist, enjoys a diverse career as soloist, collaborativeartist, lecture-recitalist, and master teacher on three continents. Chamber musicperformances with The Kent Camerata, The Transcontinental Piano Duo, and otherensembles have taken her throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, with recent recitalsand master classes presented in the premier conservatories of Beijing, Shanghai,Tianjin (China), Seoul, and Ulsan (South Korea). Dr. Thompson is nationallyrecognized for her leadership in the field of piano pedagogy and for her academicaccomplishments as Professor of Piano at the Arizona State University School ofMusic in Tempe. She is founding director of the ASU Piano Prep and ConservatoryPrograms and coordinator of graduate piano performance/pedagogy degreeprograms.CONTACT: Call Joan Sitver (602-971-0012) for more details.COST: 5 guest feeThe Brandeis National Committee provides unique educational opportunities to its members through study groupswhile raising funds through its programs for the Sustaining the Mind Campaign of Brandeis University in Waltham,Massachusetts - research and scholarship in neurodegenerative diseases.Please consider bringing nonperishable food items to donate to the PV Emergency Food Bank.
FEBRUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix ChapterNewBookGroupThere will be a new bookgroup beginning February21st. It will meet on theThird Thursday of the monthfrom 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Do youlike fiction? Non-fiction? Bestsellers? Memoirs? Anythingis possible! The bookselections will be decided bythe participants, and thelocation will be determinedby the size of the group.First meeting:February 21, 1:30 -3:30 pmFacilitator: Marjorie SchulteFor more information, contactMarjorie at 480-905-8865.To register, fill out theregistration form in thisbulletin or on the website,and write in "ThursdayAfternoon Book Group."For registration questions,email: Merrill Kalmanmskbflo@aol.com8NewEveningStudy GroupDo you or people you know havedaytime commitments, would liketo join our Chapter, and wouldparticipate in a BNC study groupconducted in the evening? TheMembership and Study Groupteams are currently in the planningstage of launching an eveninggroup. Topping our wish list: abook group, an activity group or acombination of the two.In order for us to get this groupgoing, we will need one or twofacilitators who are willing to helpus. Training and support will beprovided. You will enjoy theexperience of starting a newgroup, meeting new people andsupporting our Brandeis Chapter.If you are interested in joining our"Night Owl" group or better yet,willing to facilitate, please contact:Joyce Gordon,joyagor@aol.com480-970-1062Kathleen Witkin,knj1974@aol.comBoomer NewsFriday, February 15, 12:00Lunch and Lit at SMOCAWe will be going to the ScottsdaleMuseum of Contemporary Art for aBook Discussion of The Art Forger byB. A. Shapiro. The special guestspeaker is Tim Rogers, Ph.D, He isthe Director of SMOCA. It is notnecessary to read the bookbeforehand. The fee is 7 per personand includes lunch. Carpools will notbe arranged.Friday, Feb.22 BoomersFilm DayJoin us for a day atthe movies. What we see and whattheatre we go to is flexible, and basedon that week's schedule. Respond byMonday, February 18th if you wish toattend this event. As we try to attendan early showing, we will go to lunchfollowing the film. Carpools will not bearranged.Full Study Groups? Not necessarily!You can attend a study group as a guest for a 5 guest fee, if the facilitator has space available. Inaddition, if there is a group of interest to you and it is marked "full" on the registration form or on thecalendar pages, you can contact the facilitator(s), whose contact information is listed in the calendarpages of this bulletin, to see if there might be space available.Most of our full groups do not get 100% attendance, and may be able to accommodate you. In addition,if there is a wait list, they may be able to add you to it! 5 FeeFor a study guide, see our website: http://www.brandeisphoenix.com/Study Groups.htmlSue Adatto, Daron Barness, Sara Leopold - Study Group VPs
FEBRUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter9DAYFEBGROUPTIMESTUDY GROUP NOTESFACILITATORSSaturdayTBDGIRLS' NIGHT OUT6:00 PMDetails will be e-mailed toparticipants.First Monday4MYSTERY BOOK GROUP1:00First Tuesday5FULLFIRST TUESDAY MOVIE& HAPPY HOUR GROUP3:00Location is the Grille Room at theTroon North Golf Club. It is located at10320 East Dynamite, Scottsdale.Enjoy a movie, with a Happy Hour tofollow.First and ThirdTuesdays519YOGA – SESSION IFULL8:30 - 9:45Nancy Elkinsnancyfaithelkins@gmail.com248- 225-3710Jo Ellen Susmanjoellensus@gmail.com602- 569-9779Irene MieszcanskiMiesirene@aol.com480-314-0238Roni Nassbergronika1@aol.com480-488-4476Abby Tuckerskyranch52@gmail.com480-575-3162Nancy Siefern.siefer@gmail.com480-577-1439Wednesday6MEN OF BRANDEIS1:00First and ThirdWednesday620SHARE THE GIFT OFREADING – WinterSession 20132:00-4:00Thursday7CULTURAL SITES IN AZ7:30 AMFULLINTERMEDIATE MAHJONGG12:00 –3:00First Thursday71421287FULLJEWISH BOOK GROUP10:00First And ThirdThursdays721JUST HIKING!7:30-8:30Every ThursdayFULLFirst Thursday7LegendSundaySUN LAKES POTPOURRIMonday11:30TuesdayJoin an all-levels class good for firsttimers as well as experiencedpractitioners. Led by a registered andcertified yoga instructor with 10 years’teaching experience. Bring mat,water, and any prop (block, belt, etc.)you like to use. Participants will benotified of the location by email.Hear Maishe Levitan speak about thegeophysical make-up of oursurroundings, specifically Arizona. Hewill explain that the elements thatcomprise the area here in the Valleywere originally located thousands ofmiles away on another continent.Meet at the VOSJCC. Optional lunchat the JCC coffee shop before thelecture.Further details will be emailed to theparticipants.Become a valuable volunteer ready togo into elementary schools to helpchildren to read and spell. We willhave interesting speakers and learnnew skills to help kids read. Sessionswill be held at Pardes Jewish DaySchool.Journey to Tubac for the Arts andCrafts Festival. Open to guests on afirst come first served basis. Travelon a tour bus from Shea and the 101with a second pick up stop for SunLakes, location TBD.Contact Carol Kern.A group intended for experiencedplayers will meet at the JCC, 12701 NScottsdale Rd, Scottsdale.This Is Where I Leave You byJonathan Tropper.Meet at the Mountain GateApartment's. Clubhouse - 4602 E.Paradise Village Parkway North,Phoenix, AZ 85032. RSVP to Ellen.Hike around Phoenix, Scottsdale andbeyond. This activity is for activehikers who enjoy easy to moderatehikes.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 Gold.WednesdayThursdaySam Summersamsummeraz@yahoo.com480-488-1540Leith Baletinlbaletin@att.netNadelle l Kerncak571@aol.com480-948-9236Sandy Blumsanblum@cox.net480-905-3225Ellen Tuckman602-953-9307Joyce Gordonjoyagor@aol.com480.970.1062Arlene Feldmanagfeldman1@cox.net480 227 6303Irene Kestenbaumirenek0426@gmail.com480-883-7639Barbara Goldbzgold9333@gmail.com480-802-7945FridaySaturday
FEBRUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter10DAYFEBGROUPTIMESTUDY GROUP NOTESFACILITATORSSecond Monday11PHOENIXSYMPHONYLECTURERECITALS1:00Joan Sitverjoansitver@aol.com602-971-0012Second and FourthTuesdays1226BRISK WALKINGGROUP8:30Listen and learn with Joseph Wytko,Professor Emeritus of Saxophone, at ASU.Joseph had served as freelance orchestralsaxophonist with the Phoenix SymphonyOrchestra since 1976 and has presentedsolo engagements at the White House andthroughout the world.Location: Palo Cristi Church - 36th Streetand Lincoln, Phoenix.Participants will be notified about thelocations by email.Second Tuesday12SECOND TUESDAYLUNCH BUNCH – AJoyce Marksjoycep24@hotmail.com602-569-2454Harriett Gartnercurlygal16@gmail.com480-538-2841Amy Richmanamy@richmanfamily.com480-664-6901Andie Morrisonandsue1@cox.net602-840-8195Sara Leopoldsara1225@gmail.com480-525-1575Meet at well-reviewed, diverse andinteresting restaurants. Each person isresponsible for her own meal.FULLSecond Tuesday12SECOND TUESDAYLUNCH BUNCH - BSecond Wednesday13CONTEMPORARYFICTION BOOKGROUP – PMSecond and FourthWednesdays1327Second Wednesday13FULLKNIT A MITZVAHN. SCOTTSDALEWEDNESDAY AMBOOK GROUP1:30Meet at well-reviewed, diverse andinteresting restaurants. Each person isresponsible for her own meal.Participants will be notified of the book byemail.1:00 3:00Knit scarves for a variety of differentorganizations while we socialize.10:00Stimulating discussion of both fiction andnon-fiction books. Participants are asked tolead book discussions and volunteer theirhomes for meetings.10:00Using materials written by Brandeis faculty,this group will discuss Jewish issues aspresented in several 20th century plays.12:00‘Lunch and Lit’ at the Scottsdale Museum ofContemporary Art for a book discussion ofThe Art Forger by B. A. Shapiro. The specialguest speaker is Tim Rogers, Ph.D,Director of SMOCA. It is not necessary toread the book beforehand.Fee is 7 per person and includes lunch.Carpools will not be arranged.FULLSecond Thursday14Friday15Third Friday15Saturday16Third MondayThird TuesdaySTUDY WITH THEBEST – ONBROADWAYFULLBOOMERSFRIDAYAFTERNOON BOOKDISCUSSIONGROUPAT THE BALLET1:002:0018ARIZONA AUTHORSSPEAKER SERIES12:30- 2:0019CAMELVIEWREVIEW ANDLUNCHVariesFULLLegendSundayMondayRSVP only to Ronee, please.RSVP to the facilitator.TuesdayWednesdayThursdayEllen Kirschenbaumellenk102@cox.net602-214-5212Susan Rollinsserollins52@gmail.com480-563-0411Ronee Siegelbrandeisboomers@gmail.com917-273-0393Ruth Cohen602-274-6126The group will see Romeo and Juliet at agroup rate discount. Car pools will bearranged. For more information, see theBallet website at: http://www.balletaz.orgMeet Pam Gaber, Founder of Gabriel'sAngels.Location: JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd,Scottsdale. Must RSVP to Merrill for areserved seat.Enjoy a thought-provoking HarkinsCamelview 5 movie each month followed bya discussion at a nearby restaurant.RSVP to Amy Richman.Nancy ne Rudleyarlenerudley@cox.net480-483-6686Carol Sobelsobelassoc@aol.com480-513-0133Marilyn Morrisrodonmi@aol.com602-494-2800Sheila Berkowitzsberk327@cox.net480-451-5229Merrill Kalmanmskbflo@aol.com480-296-3355Janie Kuznitskycashew3@cox.net480-664-6544Amy Richmanamy@richmanfamily.com480-664-6901Iris Wigalwiggley@cox.net602-274-8771FridaySaturday
FEBRUARY, 2013Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter11DAYFEBGROUPTIMESTUDY GROUP NOTESFACILITATORSThird Tuesday19PLAY BRIDGE12:00 3:30Meet at Stone Creek Golf Club – 4436 E.Paradise Village Parkway South, ParadiseValley.3rd Thursday211:30-3:30Participants will be notified of thelocationFriday22**NEW** THURSAFTERNOONBOOK GROUPBOOMERS10:30Boomers Film Day.Join us for a day at the movies. Movieand location to be determined. Respondby Monday, February 18. No Carpools.Lunch following the film.Nan Waldmannanlarry@cox.net602-953-2084Susan Sackssusan.sacks@gmail.com480-860-5256Marjorie Schultemarjoriedina@gmail.com480-905-8865Ellen Kirschenbaumellenk102@cox.net602-214-5212Susan Rollinsserollins52@gmail.com480-563-0411Ronee Siegelbrandeisboomers@gmail.com917-273-0393Selma Ostselmasost@aol.com623-869-0909RSVP only to Ronee, please.Fourth Monday25JEWISH ART1:00Fourth Tuesday26ARTIST STUDIOTOURS10:00Fourth Wednesday27FULLFOURTHWEDNESDAYLUNCH BUNCH11:30The Marriage Ketubah: demonstrationand relevance of this document.Reply to Judy Solomon for directions toher home. jladyo@gmail.comNew participants welcome. Guest fee 5Visit a different artist's studio inScottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek or otherareas in the vicinity.Reply to the facilitator.Enjoy friendship and camaraderie at avariety of restaurants around the valley.VariesJoin the fun BNC Phoenix Chapter GolfTeam. Tee-off times and locations willvary.An optional lunch will follow. Greens feesare extra.9:30 –11:30Participate in study and discussion.Participants will be notified of thelocation by email.Annette Kurlandakurland@optonline.net516-236-6271Sylvia Ulanazbubbe602@gmail.com602-296-7124Lori Rothclanroth@gmail.com480-664-3312Sue Adattosueadatto@cox.net480-563-0006Ruth Anne Myersramyers@aol.com480-947-82169:30
University through fundraising and through activities that reflect the values on which the University was founded: academic excellence, social justice, nonsectarianism and service to the community. FEBRUARY, 2013 Brandeis National Committee - Phoenix Chapter 2 Dear Members, January proved to be another month chock full of Brandeis activities.
