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
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
When: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m.
Description: Group will discuss interesting short stories, essays and poetry selected by the facilitator.
Book Group (New)
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
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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)
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
When: 2nd Thursday at 5 p.m.
Description: Men get together for dinner and a movie
Writing From Our Lives (New)
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)
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)
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.
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MARCIA PLUMLEIGH
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PRESIDENT
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760-360-1084 – mjplum@verizon.net