September, 2017
Volume XXII - Issue 1
SHOWCASE is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the
Renaissance Hotel.


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And now WELCOME to the 2017-18 Brandeis Season.

STUDY GROUPS
Study Groups are a wonderful way to meet new people, learn new things, engage in interesting discussions, and have fun! As a dues paying member of the Brandeis National Committee you may join the Desert Chapter’s various open study groups. The cost of each group is $15. Below is a list of all the groups that have openings.

If you have a talent or interest and would like to facilitate a new group, please contact Carol Radin, Study Group Vice President, at 760-565-0029 or by email at acradin@gmail.com.

Note: Members will be contacted by their
coordinator about the date of the first meeting.
Carol Radin will maintain any needed waiting lists.


Women Who Make a Difference
Coordinators: Judy Levine,   760 636-6656 judithlevine@comcast.net
Yarol Rudman,   760 469-2785 ,   yrudman8661@gmail.com
When:         2nd Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Description: This group will choose women past and present who have made a significant impact on the world. The group will have a discussion about the lives of these significant women and the traits they possessed that enabled them to contribute.

Short Story Group
Coordinator: Maggie Henderson,   760-772-7357
When:         2nd Monday at 7 p.m.
Description: Group will discuss interesting short stories, essays and poetry selected by the facilitator. 

Book Group (New)
Coordinator: Sharyn McKee   sharynMcK@aol.com
When:         4th Monday from 10 a.m. -12 noon
Description: Group meets each month and discusses plot, characters, and themes. The members choose the books that best relate to the group's interests.

Lunch Bunch
Coordinator: Susie Kaye
When:         Last Tuesday of month at Noon
Description:  Enjoy lunch with old and new friends. Separate checks when possible. Different local restaurants every month.

Men's Game Group (New )
Coordinator: Bob Starr,  401 965-5418    bobstarr1@gmail.com
When:         Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Description:  Men will meet on Wednesday's at the Sun City Putter’s course on Del Webb Blvd. The number of weeks per month will be determined by the group at the first meeting. They will also decide what other games or activities the group will schedule. 

Movie Group (New)
Coordinator: Eleanor Blank    760 200-4009    eleanorblank1@gmail.com
When:         2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Description:  Eleanor will conduct an organizational meeting to help participants develop this new group. Members will decide on the movie or movies to be seen for the following month. Movies are seen independently and then discussed at a members home.

Men's Night Out
Coordinator: Bruce Blank   760 200-4009    blblank1935@gmail.com
When:         2nd Thursday at 5 p.m.
Description:  Men get together for dinner and a movie

Writing From Our Lives (New)
Coordinator: Leah Schweitzer   760 360-2457    leyeleh@aol.com
When:          3rd Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Description:  Together in a safe, inspiring environment we will discover the magic in writing about our past. With suggestions and exercises, we will honor those special moments that have made our lives so rich and memorable.

Family Dynamics #5 (New)
Coordinator: Sandy Weisenberg   760 674-9282    sandytalking@msn.com
When:         2nd Friday 10:30 a.m. -12 noon
Description:  The group will use poetry by Judith Viorst to stimulate discussions on aging, families and ourselves.

Sunday Brunch Bunch (New)
Coordinator: Carol Radin   760 565-0029    acradin@gmail.com
When:          2nd Sunday at 11 a.m.
Description:  A great way to start the week. Join with others. Make new friends. Each month a different brunch location in our beautiful valley. 
~~~ One more thing, check out the Special Event flyers as they come to you in the bulletins. Our gal in Publicity, Judy Columbus, has done a remarkable job creating artistic and very beautiful flyers. They are best viewed on your computer rather than your phone.

See you at Showcase...

MARCIA PLUMLEIGH , PRESIDENT - 760-360-1084 – mjplum@verizon.net 
SPECIAL EVENTS
BNC 2017-2018 SEASON-AT-A GLANCE
"11 OUTSTANDING SPECIAL EVENTS"
1
November 6, 2017
"BRIDGING CULTURES - CHINA"
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

2
November 18, 2017
"STUDIO TOUR OF ARTISTS/SCULPTORS BARONE"
Artists' Rancho Mirage home.
Lunch with the Barones at AQUA.

3
December 9, 2017
"SHOPPING AT THE DORI COLLECTION"
Dori Collection Studio, Palm Desert

4
December 16, 2017
"DOCENT-LED TOUR OF THE DESERT HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL"
PLUS Artwork at Palm Desert City Center Park
Click here

5
January 20, 2018
"CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CLASS"
Taught by Laura Schare Home of Marcia Plumleigh

6
January 31, 2018
"TOUR OF SUNNYLANDS HOME & GARDENS"
with box lunch following

7
February 8, 2018
"SHOPPING AT CITY LITES"
Washington Square Shopping Center (next to Home Goods)

8
February 15, 2018
"DEIS FLICKS:"
"AHEAD OF TIME: THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT RUTH GRUBER" Plus Gourmet Desserts
The Tolerance Education Center

9
March 21, 2018
"THE ART OF MAESTRO LEONARD BERNSTEIN"
McCallum Theater with after party at home of Jean Carrus.
SOLD OUT

10
April 8, 2018
A JEWISH WOMEN’S THEATRE PRODUCTION:
"SEX, LIES AND VIRTUAL RELATIONSHIPS"
Temple Sinai

11
April 12, 2018
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:
"COOKING WITH CATHY ROGERS " Home of Gail Baum

REMEMBER

SHOWCASE is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the
Renaissance Hotel.


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Contact Us
Brandeis Desert Bulletin is a publication of the Desert Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee, a non-profit organization. Fed ID#04-2103552.

Editor:  Judith Karon 218-340-0667 email: jkaron@yahoo.com