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Study group news, updates and opportunities -- December 2024 - January 2025:Study groups are a powerful way to add social aspects and learning to your life. The Conejo Valley/San Fernando chapter offers the following Study Group opportunities. Join one now. Share your ideas and thoughts, learn from others, and make strong, lasting friendships. This is a new year, new beginnings! Contact one of the vice presidents listed below who will be more than happy to help facilitate the creation of a new group. 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: Book Thieves - 2nd Tuesday Book Thieves is a lovely, friendly group of women who have mostly been together for several years. We currently read all kinds of books, mostly fiction. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month in our homes, enjoy coffee and cake and discuss our current book. We meet from 10 to 12. The books are chosen by all of us, usually twice a year and occasionally, we go out to lunch. We currently have 8 members and would like to increase our membership. We welcome having some new ideas as well as getting to meet some new people. Group leader: Jackie Kanter - jkantor35@gmail.com If interested, please contact: Rita Wolenik bobreet@aol.com Groups in Planning Stages are in Red Contact: Alvira Klain etty10@hotmail.com Mah Jong for begginers: Mahj Game: Slower pace for newbies - Judy Solish will be your leader! Contact: Rita Wolenik bobreet@aol.com 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 - Judy Perlman (email: judithfp@gmail.com) would like to start a French language group for people interested in learning to speak French and those who can teach them. She would host the meetings in her home. 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 Weekenders: Couples On the Town - meets every 3rd Saturday. This group is for couples who can and LOVE to go around! Gadabouts: Couples On the Town - meets every 3rd Sunday has opening for 2 more couples. This is a couples group with very unconventional adventures! Trekkies: meeting - 3rd Thursday and looking for more members. A Men's On the Town Group / visiting stimulating venues/ enjoying lunch together. Monday Morning Quarterbacks - man group meets 1st Monday in person. Usually in Marmalade CAFE in Calabasas, but locations can change. We are talking about STOPT, SPORT and more SPORT! Sometimes, we are getting together to watch SPORT programs and in very rare occasions, we have sport speakers as well. If you are all about SPORT - come to join us. We are happy to add 3-4 more members! Leader: Mike Jacobs
(click here to send email directly to Rita Wolenik) bobreet@aol.com Study Groups with Available Space - Portfolio B: *Contact: Rita Wolenik: bobreet@aol.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 Time Travelers: Women's historical fiction book club - 2nd Tuesday at 3:30 pm - Zoom Meetings Talmud & Current Events: Women's Discussion group led by Rabbi Lisa, 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. Hang 'Em All: Legal Puzzler group 4th Thursday, 4pm Women in the Know: Women's Current Event group and much more - looking for a few more members for stimulating afternoon. Meetings every 2nd Tuesday 1:00 pm at members homes or the library.
(click here to send email directly to Lynn Spatzer) VP Study Groups - Lynn Spatzer - lynnielen@verizon.net - (San Fernando valley) Spanish Circle: 2nd and 4th Fridays at 11:00 - Spanish Discussion Group, conversational Spanish - meetings in person at members' homes on a rotating basis. This group has opening for people who can speak intermediate and advanced Spanish only. On the Town 2 - Couples group meets every 3rd Sunday. There are openings for four additional couples. This group is for couples to see a movie and have dinner together. French Conversation is a new Study Group that has recently formed and will hold its first meeting on Monday, January 6th at 10:30 a.m. in Calabasas. This is a group for people who want to learn to speak conversational French and for those who love to teach. Individuals who are interested may contact Lynn at lynnielen@verizon.net. Spaces are still available. 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.comRita Wolenik: bobreet@aol.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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