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February LuncheonsMonday, February 9 Celebrate Chinese New YearThe Friendship Circle invites the return of Mary Parker who will delight us with the transcending sound of The Chinese Harp.“Gu-Zheng”, as it is called in Chinese, has twenty-five strings, and an amazing capacity to convey a wide range of emotions, giving voice to the Chinese heart. Mary studied extensively with Chinese Gu-Zhengmasters for many years, and eventually earned several prestigious awards throughout China. Her experience and love for the Gu-Zheng helps create harmony within the East and West cultural exchange.

Monday, February 23 Masters of Fire: The Copper Age in the Holy LandLong before the pyramids were built in Egypt and writing was introduced in Mesopotamia, people in the Southern Levant (now Israel, Jordan, and their surrounding areas) were the first in the region to create metallurgy, temples, elaborate textiles, cash crops for export, and stratified societies. Docent Speaker Dr. Jim Kohn of the SF Fine Arts council will present the art of the Chalcolithic period (Copper-Stone Age, ca. 5500–3500 BC) and share images of hauntingly beautiful objects such as oddly shaped zoomorphic ossuaries, basalt stands with human faces, hoards of copper ritual objects, linen and wool textiles, carved ivory human figures, etc. Dr. Kohn will illustrate how the technical, social, and aesthetic developments of this period laid the groundwork for later cultural expansion. Kohn will also examine four distinct regions: the Golan plateau, the north-central plain, the Beersheba Valley/northern Negev, and the Jordan Valley. Together, the collective production of these regions reveals the lives of the people who inhabited the ancient Near East in its early stages of cultural formation.

*March Luncheons listed on page 3 of this newsletter.

Luncheon DetailsRSVP By the Wednesday before the luncheon 528-1182 or [email protected] 12:00–1:30 pmLocation Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Price $12 Friendship Circle members; $15 non-members, includes catered lunch and dessert. Payment is accepted at the door. Please bring currency no higher than $50.

Rides to Friendship Circle events from JFCS may be available in select areas (now including Petaluma) upon request one week prior to date of event thanks to a grant from the San Francisco Jewish Community Federation.

Milly Turner with Bruce and Marlene Turner at the 90’s Birthday Celebration on November 10, 2014; Marie Whitney, Judy Vance and Chloe Baskin at the Hanukkah Party 2014 on December 8, 2014; Jerry Elkin ‘Behind the Scenes’ at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco on January 13, 2015.

Jalena Mays, Program Director707-528-1476, [email protected]

Sandy Andresen, Assistant707-528-1182, [email protected]

A program for adults 55+

1301 Farmers Lane, Suite 103 Santa Rosa, CA 95405

(707) 528-4222www.jccsoco.org

The Friendship Circle is a Program of the Jewish Community Center, Sonoma County

February–March 2015

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advanced studies of rocket propulsion engineering in Hebrew. The family was there during the Yom Kippur War. After retiring from United Aircraft in 1986, Harry taught at UC Davis and CSU Chico as an adjunct professor. Lydia and Harry then moved to Penn Valley where he was a very active member of the Jewish Community Center. Harry moved to Rohnert Park to be closer to one of his daughters in Petaluma. He lives in Emeritus at Rohnert Park, formerly Merrill Gardens, and is very active in their many activities. He leads an Opera Appreciation class and is a “lay rabbi” for about 14 fellow residents. Harry enjoys the luncheons and outreach programs with the Friendship Circle.

Written by FC Advisory Committee Member Liz Hagen.

If you are remembering someone you hold dear, or would like to celebrate a friend or

family member, please consider making a donation to the Friendship Circle in their honor.

Meet Our Friend Harry WolfHarry is a rocket scientist. Yes, really, he is.

Harry Wolf grew up in the Williamsberg neighborhood of Brooklyn. For schooling he attended PS24, PS96 and Brooklyn Technical High School where he developed an interest for mechanical engineering. During his studies at Cooper Union College, Harry met Lydia and they married.He then took a break to join the Army. He was first stationed in Maryland, Louisiana, and Massachusetts before being transferred to the Presidio, San Francisco and finally settling in Camp Stoneman in Pittsburg, CA. Harry and Lydia had three children and lived in many places: Pasadena — where he completed his Masters degree at USC — Los Gatos, and Penn Valley. United Aircraft in Sunnyvale awarded him a sabbatical to work in Israel for one year. He loved it there so much, he returned with his wife and youngest daughter to Haifa two years later, where he taught engineering at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology for ten years. Even though Harry’s students wanted to learn English, Harry insisted on teaching his

Thank You Thank You Thank you to all of our Hanukkah Party prize donors:

Susanna and Bert Kaplan, Anne Brisgel, Renee Shipley, Hedda Gold, Gregorio and Natasha Pehrson, Phyllis Steinman Nesbitt, Acre Coffee, Diana Levy, Laura Margolis, Marlene Stein, Laurie Peretz, Rose Ann Premi, Tricia Hoffman, Josh Katz, and Ray Kaplan.

Thank you Edee Sternfield-Squires for your donation of a new FC Luncheon delivery cart.

Thank you to all of our Hanukkah Party volunteers, and outreach volunteers and lay leaders. We simply couldn’t do it without you!

Fran Danoff, Liz Hagen, Norman Eisley, Maryanne Newman, Rabbi Meredith Cahn, Elisabeth Van Nuys, Marcia Gladstone, Ray Kaplan, Janine Bamberger, Harriet Baer, Geri Fabian, Natalie Friedman, Carol Jarvis, Vicki Kalish, Myrna Rivkin, Ede Smith, Edee Sternfield-Squires, Pat and Bill Thomas, Judy Vance, Ruth Turner, Jeanne Zweig and Evelyn Breger.

Generous Donations • Carol Jarvis in appreciation of all the volunteers who

helped make this year’s FC Hanukkah Party a great success.

• Marilyn Zlotnick and Family in memory of Florence Sokoloff.

• Elisabeth Van Nuys in honor of Ellen Blustein and the selection committee for another great season of film.

• Penny Wolfsohn in honor of the hard-working staff of the FC that plan the amazing trips for us.

• Vicki Kalish in memory of Dr. Marvin Moser.• For donations to the Friendship Circle we want to thank

the following people: Ruth Levy and Liisa Karjalainen.• We want to thank the following people who generously

donated to the Friendship Circle as part of the JCC’s End of Year Appeal: Barbara Scharf, Penny Wolfsohn, Ernest & Eva Newbrun, Lynda Hungerford, Michael Lash, Chris Carley, Robert Shafran, Paul & Carol Berlant, Judith & Richard Markoff, Edna Kram, Edith & Nathan Kallman, Agnes Reznikov, Birdie Lane, Gerry & Sid Lipton, Henrietta & Joel Hillman, Charlie & Elinor King, and Irving & Vreni Schnirman. Thank You!

• Thank you Camelback Products LLC for your donation of water bottles towards the Friendship Circle Senior Excursion program.

SAVE THE DATE for the Ashland Oregon

Shakespeare Festival Trip October 19-23, 2015

Announcements • Appreciation

March Luncheons

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Clubs and Classes Modern Dance with Phyllis Nesbitt

Location: Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road in Santa RosaWhen: Tuesdays, 10:00–10:45 amRSVP, 528-1476 or [email protected]

Mah Jongg with Carol JarvisPlease make reservations in advance so we have enough supplies for everyone. All levels welcome.

Location: Upstairs at the JCC (no elevator)When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 1:00–3:00 pmDonation: $2 per class paid at the door RSVP, 528-1476 or [email protected]

2 Classes Sponsored by the Friendship Circle, SRJC, and Congregation Beth Ami

Location: Congregation Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Ave in Santa Rosa, Rooms 12 & 13When: • Autobiographical Creative Writing with Dani Burlison on Mondays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm• Watercolor with Susan St. Thomas on Tuesdays, 10:00 am–12:30 pmFree, drop-ins welcome, open to all. *No class on February 16.

Exercise Class with Barbara GoodridgeLocation: Congregation Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road in Santa RosaWhen: Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:20–11:30 amFree, drop-ins welcome, open to all. Sponsored by the Friendship Circle, SRJC, and Congregation Shomrei Torah

Monday, March 9 Best of Broadway Featuring Mezzo Soprano Deborah Rosengaus and pianist Deborah Davis. Come celebrate a lovely spring afternoon with some of Broadway’s most memorable melodies. Music will feature timeless hits by Gershwin and Lerner/Loewe to name a few. You’ll be tapping your toes and singing along in no time. Let’s join together to enjoy the Best of Broadway.

Monday, March 23 The Hot Frittatas Travel to Europe with Gus Garelick (violin and mandolin), Don Coffin (guitar) and Gail Sharpsteen (cello)! The Hot Frittatas specialize in romantic Italian cafe music — but don’t be lulled into thinking they are just about a quiet cup of cappuccino and a pastry! Enjoy a tasty concoction of classical and contemporary roots music from Spain, Italy, France, Sicily, Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico. Waltzes, tangos, polkas, musettes, tarantellas and marches performed with expertise, equanimity, style and vivacity. Famed composer Peter Ostroushko has written that the band’s performance of his “Vola, Palumba Vola” is “perfect.”They’ve appeared all across the West, on various radio programs (including NPR), produced three CDs, and written music for “The Bachelor” TV series. This band will make you want to dance and fall in love... and maybe do both at the same time. As noted by the Santa Rosa Press Democrat: “You can almost taste the cappuccino.”

Calendar at a Glance Feb 2–3 Sandy Andresen out of the officeFeb 9 Luncheon at CST — Celebrate Chinese New YearFeb 11–20 Jalena Mays out of the officeFeb 16 JCC Closed for Presidents Day Feb 23 Luncheon at CST — FAMSF Presents: Masters of FireMar 9 Luncheon at CST — Best of Broadway with Deborah RosengausMar 15 In the Mood — Lunch at Equus and Wells Fargo center for the ArtsMar 23 Luncheon at CST — The Hot FrittatasApr 3–10 Passover OutreachApr 15 Senior Excursion — Book of Mormon, SHN Orpheum Theater, SFApr 20 Luncheon at CST — FAMSA Presents: Portrait of Marie AntoinetteApr 26 Simcha Sunday — Jewish Cultural Festival, SR Veterans Building

Welcome to New Friendship Circle

Members Berni Baxter Lisa Routman Sandy Smith

Tricia Hoffman Nicoletta Panizzon

Stanley and Shirley Krauthamer Matile Rothschild Joan Zimmerman

Albert Leoni Donna Poe

Ruth Polansky and Marlene Rose


Become a Friendship Circle Member! Your participation as a member allows you to receive the benefits of membership

(reduced fees for events) in addition to helping us keep our events affordable for everyone. Your Friendship Circle membership dues make a difference and insure those who

are less fortunate the ability to participate fully in our programs. MeMbership prices

$50 for a single MeMbership $85 for a couples’ MeMbership

It’s never too late to join, contact our office and we will make sure you become a member of the Friendship Circle today!

Home Care, Care Management, Transportation, and more

Call 707- 571- 8533www.SeniorsAtHome.org

A D I V I S I O N O F J E W I S H F A M I LY A N D C H I L D R E N ’ S S E R V I C E S

Celebrate the spirit of Tzedakahand the Joy of Tikkun Olam withthe Jewish Community Free Clinic

Become a friend of the [email protected]

(707) 585-7780

NOW LOCATED

50 Montgomery Dr.

Santa Rosa, 95404

VOLUNTEERS ARE

ALWAYS NEEDED

Bamberger Family Film to be shown at the Railto“Give Up? — Never!” was the motto of Julius Bamberger, who in the early 1930s was a highly successful and respected businessman who ran a modern department store in the city of Bremen. “Give Up?—Never” is a film about the story of Julius Bamberger and his children. It describes the dramatic way this Jewish family never give up in the fight against hatred and persecution. Driven out of Germany, Bamberger had only one goal: to enable his two children live in peace and quiet. This path leads him within six years over Switzerland, France, Spain and Portugal in order to get on a ship in the United States.

A production of Penguin Studios

Wednesday, May 27th at NoonThe Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley Street in Sebastopol

Pricing and more event details will be available in the April / May 2015 Newsletter.

This Event is a Fundraiser in support of the JCC’s Friendship Circle 55+ Senior Program.

Julius Bamberger

Bamberger’s department store in Bremen


Wells Fargo Center for the Arts presents…

In The MoodSunday, March 15 Join Friendship Circle for an all-inclusive 3 course luncheon at Equus Restaurant, just 5 minutes away from the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. We will meet for lunch at the restaurant at 12:30 pm and then drive to the Wells Fargo Center for the show!In The Mood: Hop aboard the ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ and you’ll soon be ‘In the Mood’ to hear some great musicians ‘Sing, Sing, Sing.’ With 19 performers on stage, including six singer-dancers, In the Mood is a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Sinatra and the big band greats of the ’40s. Complete with period costumes and choreography, In the Mood pays homage to America’s greatest generation who fought WWII! It was a time when people listened and boogied to up-tempo big band rhythms and danced intimate ballads. Many of the musical arrangements were written by Vic Schoen, conductor and arranger for The Andrews Sisters, and Music Director for Universal and Paramount Pictures. Experience the swing, the rhythm and the jazzy, brassy, sentimental and patriotic music of this pivotal time in America’s history. The Show begins at 3:00 pm. RSVP by 3/2/15.

Tickets are $35 for members; $45 for non-members. Cost includes lunch at Equus and admission to the show.

Reservations are limited to 25. Priority is given to Friendship Circle Members and those who have not attended a recent Friendship Circle excursion. Please contact Sandy at [email protected] or 528-1182 to make your reservation. After receiving confirmation, call 528-4222 to pay with a credit card or mail in your check made payable to JCC, Friendship Circle, 1301 Farmers Lane, C103, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Please write the name of the event and lunch choice on your check (In the Mood). Make your reservation early so you don’t miss out. We strongly encourage those who have never attended one of our excursions to sign up! No one is ever turned away based on ability to pay. (Please speak to Jalena in confidence.)• Cancellations result in a $5.00 administration fee. A full refund

(less the $5.00) will be given if the cancellation is made prior to March 2nd, 2015.

• Transportation: On your own. If you need a ride, contact Sandy, 707-528-1182 to request a space on the JFCS van.

• Parking is free at both the restaurant and at the Wells Fargo Center.

DirectionsTo The Restaurant

• From US 101 N.• Take exit 492 Mendocino Ave, Old Redwood Hwy• Turn right onto Mendocino Ave• The restaurant, Equus is on the right, 101 Fountaingrove

Pkwy, Santa Rosa.*you can access the restaurant parking lot from Mendocino Ave and from Fountaingrove Pkwy

To the Wells Fargo Center from the Restaurant• Take a right as you exit the parking lot onto Mendocino Ave• Turn left onto Mark West Springs Road• Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is on the left, 50 Mark West

Springs Road, Santa Rosa.

This event is being sponsored with the generous support of the Senior Excursion Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

MENUGreen Salad to Start

~ Entrée ~(Please indicate choice with reservation)

Equus Burger: 100% angus ground chuck with traditional garnishes.

orPastrami Ruben on Rye with

1000 island dressing and sauerkraut. Swiss cheese available upon request.

orButternut Squash Gnocchi with brown butter,

winter squash, wild mushrooms, crispy sage leaves and parmesan.~ Crème Brûlée for Dessert ~Includes Coffee, Tea, or Iced Tea

Meet at Equus at 12:30 pm.


Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” Entertainment Weekly says it’s “the funniest musical of all time.” From South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, it’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine tony Awards including Best Musical. Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it “a crowning achievement.”

Contains explicit language.Tickets are $70 for Friendship Circle Members; and $85 for Non-Members. Cost includes lunch, snacks, transportation, parking, tolls, tax and the show! Your ticket will be given to you on the bus. All seats are reserved. If you would like to sit next to a friend, please let us know their name and we will do our best to seat you together. If you are not able to climb stairs, please let us know in advance.

Box lunch will be handed out when you arrive at the bus. Please choose one of the following options and include your choice with your payment for the trip:

Smoked Turkey Sandwich Chicken Salad Sandwich Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich

These trips are sponsored by the generous support of the Senior Excursion Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

Reservations are limited to 50 passengers. Priority is given to Friendship Circle Members and those who have not attended a recent Friendship Circle excursion.Please call or email Sandy at [email protected] or call 707/528-1182 to make a reservation.

After receiving your confir-mation from Sandy, please call 707/528-4222 to pay with a credit card or mail in your check made payable to JCC, Friendship Circle, 1301 Farmers Lane, C103, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Write the name of the event on your check (Book of Mormon). RSVP by April 1st.

Please make your res-ervation early so you don’t miss out. We strongly encourage those who have never attended one of our excursions to sign up! No one is ever turned away based on ability to pay. (Please speak to Jalena in confidence 707-528-1476.)

Cancellations result in a $5.00 administration fee. A full refund (less the $5.00) will be given if the cancellation is made by 4/1/15.You must have an updated medical form by the date of departure. We will send you a medical form, if necessary. Please call if you have any questions.

Bus Schedule: • LEAVES at 11:45 am from Congregation Beth Ami (4676 Mayette Ave, Santa Rosa). Please park in the western overflow parking

lot where the bus will be boarding. • LEAVES at 12:15 pm from Petaluma Community Center (320 N. Mc Dowell Blvd., Petaluma). • LEAVING SAN FRANCISCO AT APPROXIMATELY 4:40 PM

Please let us know in advance if you are being picked up in Petaluma or if you need a ride to the bus.

SHN’s Orpheum Theater, San FranciscoWednesday, April 15


The JCCs of Sonoma, Marin & San Francisco present

SACRAMENTO TREASURES May 12–14, 2015Board our private coach for a 3-day/2-night Getaway

to a hidden treasure — California’s state capital!

In the northern part of the Central Valley sits the city best known as the seat of California’s government. However, this surprise treasure offers much more than politics. Rich in the history of the American pioneers, the “Wild West,” and the Gold Rush, Sacramento now has a vibrant and diverse arts community with interesting museums, beautiful architecture, a myriad of music and theater and an exciting farm-to-table culinary scene. Enjoy an activities including:

Private Guided Tours of…

• the Crocker Art Museum — one of America’s oldest art museums with one of the state’s premier collections of California art.

• the California State Capitol Building — the home of California government, the state legislature and the office of the Governor.

Board the Delta King Riverboat and enjoy Lunch, while overlooking the Sacramento River. After dessert, spend a leisurely hour on a Historical Sacramento River Cruise.

Explore charming Old Sacramento, a National Historic Landmark District located along the beautiful Sacramento River that is bustling with activity, shopping and historical attractions.

Attend two musical performances:• Rodgers & Hammerstein’s magical musical Cinderella.• Gilbert & Sullivan’s delightful The Pirates of Penzance.

…and there’s more! Details available soon!To reserve your space,

please contact Jalena Mays at 707-528-1476

The trip application form is available on our website:www.jccsoco.org

Friendship Circle Members: $885 Non-Members: $955*Single Suplement: $195

Limited

availability —

don’t miss out and

sign-up today!


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