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Study group news, updates and opportunities -- July 2024:Summer is the perfect time to join one of our stimulating Study Groups! Good times await you. Have a particular interest or talent that you would like to share with others? Consider starting a new Study Group. We are here to meet the needs of our members! We continue to be proud of the unique Study Groups offered to our members! Share good times and camaraderie as we support Brandeis University on its 75th Anniversary of academic excellence and commitment to social justice issues. Learning and making new friends at the same time is wonderful. Why not join one of the following study groups our chapter offers and expand your horizons? You will be delighted you did. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STUDY GROUPS LISTED DIRECTLY BELOW - CONTACT THE STUDY GROUP VPs TO PARTICIPATE. WITHOUT MAKING A COMMITMENT, FEEL FREE TO VISIT ANY STUDY GROUP TO SEE IF IT MEETS YOUR EXPECATIONS. A complete list of Groups can be found on our website along with extensive general information. (click here for study group grid) Study Group VPs are: At this time, groups are meeting in person, "Zooming", and a combination of both! FEATURED STUDY GROUP: Reel Men Movie Group - 1st Tuesday, Approximately 4pm We are a Men's Movie Group dedicated to seeing and discussing movies that our wives/significant others would probably never want to see! After going as a group to the movie, we go to dinner for a discussion and have a lot of laughs. We have rotating hosts each month who pick the movies and restaurants we go to. At present, we are using the following theaters that have Tuesday Specials: AMC Oaks Mall ($5) or Regal Janss Mall ($6.50). (No use wasting good money to see a "bad" movie.) If interested, please contact Frank Bonoff, 818-522-3356 or email frank.bonoff@gmail.com. Groups in Planning Stages are in Red Contact: Alvira Klain etty10@hotmail.com Museum, Art & Photography: A new group proposed for Museum and Art lovers, for both men and women. Open to all Discussions, tours Contact: Florence Prushan florenceprushan@me.com New Men's Book group - Historical Fiction or Nonfiction:, Books discussed are to be well written award winning books selected by consensus. 3 more members needed. Paul Fisher will be taking the leadership role. Men's Talmud Topics Today: this group is open for men and woman. Men's Talmud Topics Today - A discussion group focusing on selected topics from the wisdom and teachings of the Jewish sages about human nature and everyday life. Discussion could conjoin critical thinking, personal opinions about morality and the practical application of those ancient teachings in the 21st century. Interested members do not need to have prior knowledge of the Talmud, be Jewish or have any religion to participate. Paul Solomon has offered to be the leader. Contact: Frona DeCovnick kidzathart@aol.com Critical Thinking Study Group to be led by Frank Phillips. Not your usual hot topic discussions - in depth explorations from a variety of perspectives. Open to all! Contact: VP Lynn Spatzer lynnielen@verizon.net French Conversation - speak and discuss topics in French Couples Movie Group Men's Current Events - Solve World Problems * please consider News Let's Talk Sports Let's Talk Sports: Watch, lecture, discuss TBD by the group STUDY GROUPS THAT CURRENTLY HAVE OPENINGS For groups listed below, please contact each VP 
(click here to send email directly to Alvira) etty10@hotmail.com Study Groups with Available Space - Portfolio A: *Contact: Alvira Klain: etty10@gmail.com Gadabouts: Couples On the Town - meets every 3rd Sunday and have room for 2-3 more couples Knosh and Knowledge: - lunch and learn group for women. Need more members. 4th Tuesday of the month at 11:30 AM. Weekenders: Couples On the Town - meets every 3rd Saturday. Trekkies: meeting - 3rd Thursday and looking for more members. A Men's On the Town Group / visiting stimulating venues/ enjoying lunch together. Finance: - Newly formed discussion group: rising inflation, fluctuating interest rates, stock market volatility, performance of retirement plan, Public policy risks: higher taxes and reduced benefits from Medicare and Social Security. Guest speakers to be included. They are meeting 4th Wednesday of each month and would love to add more members!
(click here to send email directly to Florence Prushan) florenceprushan@me.com Study Groups with Available Space - Portfolio B: *Contact: Florence Prushan: florenceprushan@me.com Tuesday Afternoon Readers: Women's Book Club, members make book selections meets 2nd Tuesday at 11:30 am Notable Women: Women's discussion group on 2nd Monday 10:30 am Let's Talk: 2nd Wednesday 10:30 am Women's Discussion Group Bits n Pieces: Women's potpourri group 3rd Thursday 10am Shabbatniks: 3rd Friday Night - Open to all, singles and couples as they celebrate Shabbat together Time Travelers: Women's historical fiction book club - 2nd Tuesday at 3:30 pm Talmud & Current Events: Women's Discussion group led by Rabbi Lisam, meets every 1st Wednesday 1:00 pm. on Zoom. Literary Potpourri: 1st Tuesday 10:00 am Women's Book Club
(click here to send email directly to Frona DeCovnick) kidzathart@aol.com Study Groups with Available Space - Portfolio C: *Contact: Frona DeCovnick: kidzathart@aol.com Current Event Newsroom: 3rd Monday at 9:45 - Women's Current Events Group Let's Talk About It: 3rd Friday 10:00. Critical Thinking Discussion Group Open to all! Current Events Mavens: Men's Current Events10 AM, 2nd Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Current Chicks: Women's Current Events Group 4th Wed. 10:30 am Hang 'Em All: Legal Puzzler group 4th Thursday, 4pm Women in the Know: Women's Current Event group 2nd Tuesday 1:00 pm
(click here to send email directly to Lynn Spatzer) v VP Study Groups - Lynn Spatzer - lynnielen@verizon.net - (San Fernando valley) World Affairs: 2nd Monday 10 am. Discussion on topics from "The Great Decision Book" Couples Movie Group: 2nd Sat. 6:30 pm – dinner/movie discussion CLICK HERE FOR COMPREHENSIVE LIST PORTFOLIO A-B-C-D of study groups so you can "shop around". CLICK HERE FOR FULL Study Group Schedule Social Justice FocusNo Cost for these events, just your helping hands and a smile! Social Justice VP CONTACT:Beth Doshay mspsy2kids@aol.com THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
Contact us if this or any other on the Study Group list interests you. Also check out the web site on regular bases to see more of what is available. and DO NOT FORGET to RSVP. We also feel that there are a few groups that really need defining: "On the Town" groups go someplace exciting and interesting every month. That includes educational, recreational, dining, crafts, and charity excursions. "Pot Pourri" groups are a combination of events. They include trips to places you will enjoy and discussion and demonstrations of interest. "Life and Times" groups" discuss first a "woman of history" and then a topic of interest. These can range from what a first aid kit should include to an era in history. "Lunch & Learn" group members enjoy a great lunch and a lecture from a person of interest arranged by the group's members. Remember, if you have a question about any Study Group, contact the appropriate V.P. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a quick reminder. All those checks you are making out for Study Groups, don't forget to make them out to: "Brandeis University". And, by the way, don't forget to renew your membership by either mailing in your check to National or online at BNC Annual Membership Dues 
REMEMBER, IF YOU HAVE ANY STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS, JUST CONTACT ONE OF THE FOUR OF US AND WE WILL HELP YOU.Alvira Klain: etty10@hotmail.comFlorence Prushan: florenceprushan@me.com Frona DeCovnick: kidzathart@aol.com Lynn Spatzer: lynnielen@verizon.net Contact for Tribute Cards: Barbara Peifer - barbsgr88@aol.com If you have a Study Group in mind, please fill this form and send/give to one of our Study Group VP's Study group Request Form to join a new group.(pdf. format) Updates and Photos from various Study Groups:.
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