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IN SUPPORT OF BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY VOL. 12 NO.1 AUTUMN 2017 A Letter from The Editor: A letter from the editor? In place of their Presidents’ Message, I asked Zelda and Nadine if I could have the opportunity to address you all. As you opened the attachment to this email you may have noticed the title of this Bulletin: Swan Song. Yes, after 7 years I am retiring from the role of Editor and disseminator of flyers, notices and reminders. It has been both a joy and a privilege to send these out to you. For me it was not only a creative outlet, but also a chance to get to know many of you via numerous emails. I enjoyed my time doing this, but now it’s time to move on to other adventures. I am very happy to announce that Suze Weinberg will be taking over my job. Suze has enormous talent, tons of creativity and her Bulletins and flyers are sure to dazzle you. She has big plans for bringing our chapter into the digital age! Beginning July 1 please be sure to open any emails that come from her ([email protected]). Before I sign off, I want to thank all those who helped me with the Bulletins over the years. Thank you to Carole Fineman for her typing and to all my eagle eyed proof readers – Ann Newman, Barbara Kaufman, Elene Kurtzman, Judy Carton and Joan Davis. I could not have done it without them. It’s been fun, Co-President Zelda Krodman 833-7909 Co-President Nadine Krystall 833-8253 Vice Presidents Membership Rochelle Blum 833-2629 Karen Schuman 833-0590 Special Events & Learning Opps. Joan Davis 276-7680 Fund Raising Carol Ammirata 928-0371 Bulletin/Communication Suze Weinberg 833-9972 Outreach/Social Justice Elene Kurtzman 928-9377 Registrar Randye Mitrani 276-7430 Treasurer Susan Leaman 973-760-9061 Recording Sec'y Sheila Sokoloff 833-7838 Corresponding Sec'y Judy Carton 833-7488 CIO Arlene Feder 833-4350 Parliamentarian Barbara Silverman 401-0620 Member at Large Andi Kornreich 833-6195 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Bits & Pieces p. 5 Study Groups p. 8 Tributes p. 4 Calendar p. 19 Registration Instructions p. 21 Registration Form p. 22

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IN SUPPORT OF BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY VOL. 12 NO.1 AUTUMN 2017

A Letter from The Editor: A letter from the editor? In place of their Presidents’ Message, I asked Zelda and Nadine if I could have the opportunity to address you all. As you opened the attachment to this email you may have noticed the title of this Bulletin: Swan Song. Yes, after 7 years I am retiring from the role of Editor and disseminator of flyers, notices and reminders. It has been both a joy and a privilege to send these out to you. For me it was not only a creative outlet, but also a chance to get to know many of you via numerous emails. I enjoyed my time doing this, but now it’s time to move on to other adventures. I am very happy to announce that Suze Weinberg will be taking over my job. Suze has enormous talent, tons of creativity and her Bulletins and flyers are sure to dazzle you. She has big plans for bringing our chapter into the digital age! Beginning July 1 please be sure to open any emails that come from her ([email protected]). Before I sign off, I want to thank all those who helped me with the Bulletins over the years. Thank you to Carole Fineman for her typing and to all my eagle eyed proof readers – Ann Newman, Barbara Kaufman, Elene Kurtzman, Judy Carton and Joan Davis. I could not have done it without them.

It’s been fun,

Co-President Zelda Krodman 833-7909 Co-President Nadine Krystall 833-8253 Vice Presidents

Membership Rochelle Blum 833-2629 Karen Schuman 833-0590

Special Events & Learning Opps. Joan Davis 276-7680 Fund Raising Carol Ammirata 928-0371

Bulletin/Communication Suze Weinberg 833-9972 Outreach/Social Justice Elene Kurtzman 928-9377

Registrar Randye Mitrani 276-7430 Treasurer Susan Leaman 973-760-9061 Recording Sec'y Sheila Sokoloff 833-7838 Corresponding Sec'y Judy Carton 833-7488 CIO Arlene Feder 833-4350 Parliamentarian Barbara Silverman 401-0620 Member at Large Andi Kornreich 833-6195

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Bits & Pieces p. 5

Study Groups p. 8

Tributes p. 4

Calendar p. 19

Registration Instructions p. 21 Registration Form p. 22

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MISSION STATEMENT

Brandeis National Committee is dedicated to providing philanthropic support to Brandeis University, a distinguished liberal arts and research university founded by the American Jewish Community. Its membership is connected to the University through fund raising and through activities that reflect he values on which the University was founded: academic excellence, social justice, non-sectarianism and service to the community.

STUDY GROUP AND SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE Andi Kornreich Carole Fineman Marie Miller Angela Cipoletti Elene Kurtzman Mary Austin

Ann Newman Hermine Weston Nadine Krystall

Arlene Goldman Janet Pernick Rhea Borofsky

Barbara Kaufman Janis Bell Sheila Sokoloff

Bonnie Sue Rosenwald Judy Carton Suze Weinberg

Carol Ammirata

Ellyn Clark

Lynne Schneiderman Zelda Krodman

Joan Davis – Chairperson

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Cultural off-site activities Joan Davis Lunch and Learn off -site Carol Ammirata Art on Wheels Joan Davis Nominating Nadine Krystall Donation Cards Lynne Schneiderman Outreach/Social Justice

Dottie's House Elene Kurtzman Providence House "

School Reading Program - Box Tops Charna Phillips School Supply Program Arlene Feder

The Manor @ CentraState Natalie Bindler Hospitality Beverly Brown Membership Buddies Elene Kurtzman Phone Squad Sandy Maistrow Theater Carol Ammirata

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Honor, celebrate, or memorialize the important events in the lives of your friends and family with a contribution to the Book Fund to strengthen the libraries at Brandeis or to the Sustaining the Mind: Scientific Research and Scholarship Campaign. This is a campaign to fund research in neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases and to establish an endowed scholarship fund for students in the sciences. Donation checks are made out to BNC.

Introducing BNC’s new $10 Book Fund Tribute Card. Inside inscription: “If we would guide by the light of reason, we must let our minds be BOLD.” – Louis B. Brandeis

You may make your donation by way of a lovely card which will be sent out by Lynne Schneiderman.

Call Lynne at 534-0084 or email [email protected]

DONOR RECIPENT MESSAGE Executive Board Richard Diston In Memory of his wife, Susan

Executive Board Herb & Lois Krystall Howard & Ann Newman Abe & Greta Pineles Frank & Susan Shechter

Michael Kornreich In Memory of his mother, Selma

Michael & Andi Kornreich Marvin Goldberg In Memory of his wife, Susan

Donna Sacks Gayle Rubin

Ellie Gross

Wishing you a Speedy Recovery Wishing you a Speedy Recovery

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IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ!

Lori Schmidt, who has been doing a wonderful job of sending you your Study Group Reminders will be moving to Florida. We will certainly miss her and we wish her well in her new home. Diane Resnick will now be sending out these Reminders. Diane’s email is [email protected]. Please be sure to open her emails and add her to your contact list.

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS!

Do you want to attend one of our Brandeis Events, but feel like you might get lost in the crowd? The Membership committee has a "buddy" system. One of our committee members will gladly meet you, greet you and sit with you. We can even arrange a ride! If interested, please contact: Elene Kurtzman 928-9377

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS! Do you want to attend one of our Brandeis Events, but feel like you might get lost in the crowd? The Membership committee has a "buddy" system. One of our committee members will gladly meet you, greet you and sit with you. We can even arrange a ride!

If interested, please contact: Elene Kurtzman 928-9377

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Do you know a member that is ill, lost a loved one or has a Happy Occasion to celebrate?

Please let us know so we can send them a note with Get Well Wishes, Sympathy or Congratulations! Contact any Board member or Judy Carton, our Corresponding Secretary. Judy can be reached at 833-7488 or email her at [email protected]

#1GIVE ME YOUR WORD WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 2, OCTOBER 4, NOVEMBER 1

Facilitator: Bobbie Rivere 833-8384 Time: 10:00am -11:30am Place: 10 Pine Valley Rd. (Bobbie’s home) Members: Minimum of 5 – Maximum of 9 Cost: $9 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

Give Me Your Word is an enjoyable writing project. It involves no teachin’ or preachin’. Participants share their work in a relaxed setting. Our writing concepts will come from various sources such as pictures, stories and newspapers.

SPECIAL EVENT!

#2 CROSSING DELANCY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Facilitator: Ann Newman 928-2782 Time: 10:30am -1:30pm Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 40 Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

CROSSING DELANCY is a 1988 feel good romantic comedy set in the Lower East Side of Manhattan starring Amy Irving as Isabel Grossman and Peter Regent as Sam Posner, the “pickle man”.

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Isabel is a 30ish single, intelligent woman who loves her job in a literary book store and her independent lifestyle. Her Old World Bubbie wants Isabel to get married, settle down, and have children. In the age before OkCupid and JDate what’s a grandmother to do but go to the neighborhood matchmaker. The outcome is predictable, but the performances and dialogue will put a smile on your face.

SPECIAL EVENT!

#3 CIVILIZATION: SUSAN ADDELSTON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Contact: Joan Davis 276-7680 Facilitator: Susan Addelston Time: 10:00am - 12 Noon Place: Clubhouse - Palmer Lounge

Members: 50 Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

Civilization! How did Western European civilization come to dominate the globe? Why is it always the West v. the Rest? What are the six most powerful concepts that enabled this to happen in a relatively short space of time? Is there a future for Western Civilization or not?

**Susan would greatly appreciate a donation of pet food for the local animal shelter. Please bring it with you to the Study Group session.

SPECIAL EVENT!

#4 THE LIFE AND TIMES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 OF LOUIS B. BRANDEIS Contact: Elene Kurtzman 928-9377 Facilitator: John McNicholas and Steven Schuh Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 45 Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

Many of us know little of Louis B. Brandeis, Supreme Court Justice, and yet we support his namesake, Brandeis University. We have invited Steven Schuh and John McNicholas, two historians, to reveal the life and times of Louis D. Brandeis in a most unique and entertaining way. You don’t want to miss the presentation.

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SPECIAL EVENT!

#5 FORGIVENESS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Contact: Joan Davis 276-7680 Facilitator: Lawrence Herstik Time: 10:30am - 12 Noon Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner

Members: 40 Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

The “Sunflower” by Simon Wiesenthal is the story of a Nazi hunter that focuses on his experiences in a camp. A dying Nazi soldier asks for forgiveness. Simon asks us to respond to the request as if we were in his shoes and asks “What would you have done?” Some feel that forgiveness is one of the major lessons to apply in our lives. There will be a “read aloud” for 10

minutes and afterwards there will be a full open-ended discussion. Larry Herstik was an educator for 40 years in NYC: teacher, principal and supervisor. He loves teaching and one of the aims of this session will be to explore our own forgiveness levels. SPECIAL EVENT!

#6 DOCUMENTARY FILM: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 WHITE HELMETS Facilitator: Arlene Goldman 833-7955 Linda Lafer 928-3459 Time: 10:00am -12 Noon Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 40 Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5) As daily airstrikes pound civilian targets in Syria, a group of indomitable first responders risk their lives to rescue victims from the rubble. Join us to view this Academy Award winning, socially and culturally relevant documentary and for a discussion following the film.

#7 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 FOR MICROSOFT WORD Contact: Joan Davis 276-7680 Facilitator: Gary Moliver 928-2246 Time: 10:30am -12 Noon Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 30

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Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5) Most of us use Microsoft Word to compose letters and other written correspondence on the computer. We will discuss formatting, file management (saving and opening files), table creation and (try to) answer questions that you may have. Lots of us have iPads and are using Pages. I have it, I use it, but I don’t know very much about it. SPECIAL EVENT!

#8 REFLEXOLOGY MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Contact: Lynn Schneiderman 534-0084 Facilitator: Shelly Botwinick Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 25 Cost: $15 (portion of fee that is donation: $5) Shelly Botwinick, a certified reflexologist, will give a power point presentation covering the feet, hand and ear reflexology points and how they correspond to other parts of our body. During the presentation, we will have the opportunity to practice

pressure points and other self-care techniques on ourselves for stress management and general well-being. Be sure to dress comfortably and wear shoes that are easy to remove.

#9 THE ETHICIST MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Facilitator: Linda Lafer 928-3459 Time: 10:00am -12 Noon Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 30 Cost: $9 (portion of fee that is donation: $5) Looking for members who enjoy a lively discussion with a little humor mixed in. This group uses the New York Times column “The Ethicist” to launch the discussion. This session will have different topics. Please note that the first session is on a Monday and the second is on a Wednesday.

#10 EXCEL BASICS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Contact: Joan Davis 276-7680 Facilitator: Gary Moliver 9928-2246 Time: 10:30am -12 Noon Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 30 Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5) Excel is part of the Microsoft Office Suite for the computer. This will be an introductory class on the basic level. Excel is a program that allows you to manipulate numbers and ask the question, What if?”. It allows for the logical arrangement of numbers along with text, be it a list of people’s birthdays, household budgets, tax calculations, stock recording and analysis or a host of other scenarios. SPECIAL EVENT!

#11 FILM: FRIDA KAHLO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Facilitator: Joan Davis 276-7680 Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 40 Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5) Frida was a Mexican painter who mostly painted self-portraits. She employed a naive folk style that explored questions of identity, gender, class and race in Mexican society. Frida and Diego Rivera are portrayed by Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina in this true story of their tumultuous lives. They became the most acclaimed artists in Mexican history and whose strange love affair, landmark journeys to America and outrageous personalities made them legendary. SPECIAL EVENT!

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#12 FILM: HAVEN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Contact: Joan Davis 276-7680 Facilitator: Lenny Weinberg 833-9972 Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 40 Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5) HAVEN is a story about 980 Jewish and Non-Jewish refugees that were brought to Oswego, New York to escape the concentration camps. They were allowed to be brought into this country by President Roosevelt and then by President Truman. This movie depicts their voyage to the U.S. and their life in the encampment at Fort Ontario in Oswego. There is a follow-up book: Token Refuge that continues the story of each refugee after Haven. SPECIAL EVENT!

#13 DOCUMENTARY FILM: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 THE POWDER AND THE GLORY (AND DESSERT TOO!) Facilitators: Arlene Goldman 833-7955 Zelda Krodman 833-7909 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 45 Cost: $10 (portion of fee that is donation: $5) The Powder and the Glory, based on the book War Paint ( by Linda Woodhead) is now on Broadway starring Patti Lupone and Christine Ebersole!! Enjoy the fascinating story of the lives of Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubenstein from their humble beginnings to their product development, advertising and marketing skills, and their 50-year competition. These two women were two of the first female entrepreneurs to break the glass ceiling. Their competing companies defined the $100 billion global cosmetic industry and how we look today. SPECIAL EVENT!

#14 FILM: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 BIRTH OF A NATION / D.W. GRIFFITH Contact: Joan Davis 276-7680 Facilitator: Ed Brenner 833-6546 Time: 10:30am -1:30pm Place: Clubhouse - Kings Corner Members: 40 Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

D. W. Griffith, in 1915, directed an epic 3.25 hour, black and white, subtitled film “Birth of a Nation.” It is a raw and thought-provoking expose of a sad episode in American history: the Civil War, reconstruction and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan.

Please bring lunch with you. We will break half-way through the film to eat and then resume watching the second half.

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SPECIAL EVENT!

#15 MANASQUAN RESERVOIR TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 BOAT TOUR (RAINDATE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24)

Facilitator: Joan Davis 276-7680 Time: 3:50pm – 4:45pm Place: Visitor Center - 311 Windeler Rd., Howell, NJ Members: 25 Cost: $12 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

Enjoy a 45-minute boat tour of the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell narrated by Park System Naturalists. View local wildlife including turtles, egrets, herons, ospreys and maybe a bald eagle. Please dress for the weather. Since we will be in an open boat you may want to bring sunglasses, sun screen, a hat and comfortable shoes. Life jackets will be provided. Don ’t mi ss the bo at! Please be on time for a 3:50 departure.

After the boat ride, join us for an optional “picnic dinner” in the park. Bring the food, drinks and picnic supplies. Car pools can be arranged.

SPECIAL EVENT!

#16 NORTHLANDZ TRAIN MUSEUM MONDAY, AUGUST 28

Facilitator: Joan Davis 276-7680 Time: 11:00am Place: 495 US 202, Flemington, NJ

Members: 50 Fee: $17.50 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

Northlandz is a 16 acre complex that has up to 100 trains traveling more than 8 miles of track. The complex has 40 foot bridges, cities and villages with thousands of buildings. Also on display are 200+

On The Road Again! The following Special Events take place outside of

Westlake. Join us on our next adventure!

Need a ride? We can arrange it for you!

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dolls and a 94 room dollhouse. After the museum (self-guided) tour, you can ride on the outside train for an extra $2.75. Bring your grandchildren to see this fantastic museum. Car pools can be arranged.

SPECIAL EVENT!

#17 SUZANNE OSTERWEIL WEBER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 STUDIO TOUR Contact: Joan Davis 276-7680 Facilitator: Suzanne Weber Time: 10:00am -12Noon Place: 30 Stonehenge Drive, Ocean, NJ

Members: 10 Cost: $7 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

Visit the studio of Suzanne O. Weber in Ocean where you will experience an on-site journey thru 60 years of Suzanne’s art from gallery shows and exhibits to portraiture. She has combined her gift of painting with her desire to make a positive impact in her community by creating art to benefit area charitable organizations. Car pools can be arranged.

SPECIAL EVENT!

#18 THE WHITE BUTTERFLY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 (RAINDATE, SEPTEMBER 7)

Facilitators: Nadine Krystall 833-8253

Joan Davis 276-7680 Time: 11:30am -1:30pm Place: 200 North County Line Road, Jackson

Members: 35 Cost: $41 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

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It’s still Summer! Join us for a fun-filled day at the White Butterfly in Jackson. Upon arrival, we will be served iced tea, hot tea or coffee. We will be given 3 raffles, enjoy a fashion show and make-up demonstration. Lunch will consist of a wrap (chicken salad, turkey, or roast beef and turkey), garden salad, dressing and cheese on the side, multigrain chips, assorted cookies,

coffee and tea. If you are gluten free or a vegetarian, please contact Joan Davis to let her know what your dietary restrictions are.

A 10% discount will apply (with some exceptions) to any items purchased in the store. Car pools are suggested since parking is limited

SPECIAL EVENT!

#19 HIGH TEA @ THE TEA SHOPPE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Facilitators: Nadine Krystal 833-8253 Joan Davis 276-7680

Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Place: 2212A Rt. 9 South, Howell, NJ Members: 40 Cost: $25 (portion of fee that is donation: $5) Join us for a fun afternoon as we experience “High Tea” at a Tea Shoppe right here in Howell. We will get to sample an array of teas which will be personally brewed to your selection. Tea is served in individual teapots covered with decorative “tea cozies” as well as the beautiful china for delectable tea sandwiches and for desserts that will be served. Optional: Dress-up in hats indicative to a High Tea as we witnessed in the popular TV show “Downton Abbey”. Hats are also available in the Tea Shoppe for those so inclined to wear one. Car pools can be arranged.

SPECIAL EVENT!

#20 ROEBLING MUSEUM MONDAY, OCTOBER 2

Facilitator: Joan Davis 276-7680 Time: 2:00pm Place: 100 Second Ave., Roebling, NJ Members: 50 Cost: $10 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

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The Roebling Museum, built in 1907, houses five galleries which include objects from the original steel mill, village memorabilia and Roebling family items. Tour the museum and, if weather permits, join a local docent for a walking tour of the historic company Village of Roebling for an additional $5. (Payable in cash at the time of the tour). Car pools can be arranged.

SPECIAL EVENT!

#21 LUNCH AND LEARN AT KOTO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Facilitator: Carol Ammirata 928-0371 Time: 12Noon – 3pm Place: Koto Restaurant Jackson

Crossing 21 South Hope Chapel Rd.

Members: 30 Cost: $23 (portion of fee that is donation: $5)

Hibachi Day with Fire, Fun and Friends! Eat, Drink and be Merry! (BYOB). Menu choices per person: Soup

Steak or Chicken or Shrimp Tea After Registration, an email will be sent along with a form regarding food choice. For those with shellfish allergies, a non – hibachi plate will be served.

Registration runs from Wednesday June 28 thru

Friday, July 14 at 5:00pm.

Please deliver or mail your checks and registration form (p.23) to the mail sleeve of:

Randye Mitrani 19 Spyglass

Drive

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SAVE THE DATE! Brandeis cordially invites you to join us as we celebrate our

11th Anniversary! SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

7:00 – 11:00 PM WESTLAKE BALLROOM

Celebrate with your friends and neighbors at Westlake.

Enjoy a sit-down dinner, great entertainment and much more!

This event is open to members and their guests and all Westlake residents.

Watch your emails for the invitation and registration form

GAME DAY! WEDNESDAY,

OCTOBER 11 11:00AM – 3:00PM WESTLAKE

BALLROOM

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Got Game? Whether your game is Mah Jongg, Canasta, Monopoly or Jacks, Just bring it and

play it! AUGUST 2017

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Give Me

Your Word 10:00am 10 Pine Valley

3 4 5

6 7 8 9 Crossing Delancy 10:30am Kings Corner

10 11 12 Anniversary Party 7:00pm Ballroom

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 Manasquan Boat Tour 3:50 pm Howell, NJ

23 24 Raindate for Manasquan Boat Tour

25 26

27 28 Train Museum 11:00am Flemington, NJ

29 30 Weber Art Studio Tour 10:00am Ocean, NJ

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SEPTEMBER 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Civilization 10:00am Clubhouse

2

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3 4 5 6 White Butterfly 11:30am Jackson, NJ

7 Raindate White Butterfly

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10 11 12 13 Louis Brandeis 1:00pm Clubhouse

14 15 16

17 18 Forgiveness 10:30 am Kings Corner

19 20 ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS

21 ROSH HASHANAH

22 ROSH HASHANAH

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24 25 White Helmets 10:00am Kings Corner

26 High Tea 12:30pm Tea Shoppe Howell, NJ

27 28 29 YOM KIPPUR BEGINS

30 YOM KIPPUR

OCTOBER 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Roebling

Museum 2:00pm Roebling, NJ

3 4 Give Me Your Word 10:00am 10 Pine Valley

5 6 Q&A for Word 10:30am Kings Corner

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8 9 COLUMBUS DAY

10 11 Game Day 11:00am Ballroom

12 13 14

15 16 Reflexology 11:00am Kings Corner

17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 Lunch & Learn - Koto Restaurant 12:00 Noon Jackson, NJ

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29 30 The Ethicist 10:00am Clubhouse

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NOVEMBER 2017

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Give Me

Your Word 10:00am 10 Pine Valley

2 Excel Basics 10:30am Kings Corner

3 4

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5 6 7 8 Film: Frida 1:30pm Kings Corner

9 Film: Haven 1:30pm Kings Corner

10 11

12 13 14 15 The Ethicist 10:00am Clubhouse

16 Film: The Powder & the Glory 7:00pm Kings Corner

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19 20 21 22 23 THANKSGIVING

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26 27 28 29 30 Film: Birth of A Nation 10:30am Kings Corner

HOW to register! It’s easy! Just follow the steps below…..

1. Print out the registration form on page 23. You only need one form! (You may want to make an extra copy for your own records). Be sure to mark your calendars.

2. ATTENTION MEMBERS WHO ARE COUPLES! Each member must have their own registration form. Each member is entitled to one coupon.

3. Place a check mark next to the study groups you wish to attend.

4. Write a separate check for each study group. For example, if you chose to attend 3 study groups, you should have 3 checks!

5. On the front of the check write the name and number of the study group on the memo line.

7. Be sure that you filled in your name, email and phone/cell phone on the bottom of the registration sheet.

8. Put all your checks (payable to BNC) and the single registration form into ONE envelope.

9. Deliver the envelope or mail to: RANDYE MITRANI – 19 SPYGLASS DRIVE.

10. Registration is now open! You may deliver or mail your registration to the above address at any time. DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JULY 14 AT 5PM.

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REFUND POLICY: When a member cancels, there will be NO refund. The member can offer/sell her place to another member if applicable. When the chapter cancels the program, monies will be refunded to all members registered for that program. As Always:

• If a Study Group is oversubscribed, a lottery for that group will be held. • You will be notified ONLY if you do not get into the Study Group.

11. 12. REGISTRATION FORM – DELIVER TO: RANDYE MITRANI 19 SPYGLASS DRIVE. 13.

14. 15.

#1 Give Me Your Word Wednesdays Aug. 2, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 10:00am

$9

#2 Crossing Delancy (SPECIAL EVENT) Wednesday August 9 10:30am

$7

#3 Civilization (SPECIAL EVENT) Friday, September 1 10:00am

$7

#4 Louis B. Brandeis (SPECIAL EVENT) Wednesday, September 13 1:00pm $7 #5 Forgiveness (SPECIAL EVENT) Monday, September 18 10:30a

m $7

#6 White Helmets (SPECIAL EVENT) Monday, September 25 10:00am

$7

#7 Q&A for Word Friday, October 6 10:30am

$7

#8 Reflexology (SPECIAL EVENT) Monday, October 16 11:00am

$15

#9 The Ethicist Monday, Oct. 30 Wednesday, Nov. 15 10:00am

$9

#10 Excel Basics Thursday, November 2 10:30am

$7

#11 Frida Kahlo (SPECIAL EVENT) Wednesday, November 8 1:30pm $7 #12 Haven (SPECIAL EVENT) Thursday, November 9 1:30pm $7 #13 Powder and the Glory (SPECIAL EVENT) Thursday, November 16 7:00pm $10 #14 Birth of a Nation (SPECIAL EVENT) Thursday, November 30 10:30a

m $7

#15 Manasquan Boat Tour (SPECIAL EVENT) Tuesday, August 22 (Raindate, 8/24) 3:50pm $12 #16 Train Museum (SPECIAL EVENT) Monday, August 28 11:00a

m $17.50

#17 Weber Art Studio (SPECIAL EVENT) Wednesday, August 30 10:00am

$7

#18 White Butterfly (SPECIAL EVENT) Wednesday, Sept. 6 (Raindate, 9/7) 11:30am

$41

#19 High Tea (SPECIAL EVENT) Tuesday, September 26 12:30pm

$25

#20 Roebling Museum (SPECIAL EVENT) Monday, October 2 2:00pm $10 #21 Lunch & Learn at Koto (SPECIAL EVENT) Wednesday, October 25 12 Noon $23

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TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDY GROUPS TOTAL NUMBER OF CHECKS ENCLOSED

NAME PHONE CELL#

EMAIL CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE A NEW MEMBER

REMEMBER TO WRITE SEPARATE CHECKS FOR EACH STUDY GROUP AND PUT THE NAME AND NUMBER OF THE STUDY GROUP ON THE MEMO LINE OF THE CHECK. CHECK PAYABLE TO BNC. DEADLINE IS FRIDAY JULY 14 AT 5PM