January 2019
Volume XXIII - Issue 3
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Greetings everyone,
The end of January marks the completion of three special events. In early January we held the annual University on Wheels. For our newer members, this is an annual event wherein Brandeis University sends each chapter a faculty member to make a presentation. This year on January 8 our chapter was very fortunate to host Professor William “Billy” Flesch, Professor of English, who presented "How Movies Work."
This was an outstanding lecture that focused on the essentials for script writing, cinematography, editing and acting that became standards in the industry from the beginnings of filmmaking. There was a lively Q and A session and those attending had an informative and entertaining experience. University on Wheels is always an outstanding program and I urge everyone to put this event on your January calendar for next year.
Game Day, held in conjunction with Sabra Hadassah, was a big success with 97 attendees. There were door prizes galore and a good time was had by all.
One other program, Bridging Cultures, is scheduled for January 31. Cecilia Cohen will present her usual excellent and intelligent program on foreign cultures, this time on North Korea. Attendees will lunch on food from the region at a Korean restaurant, and learn about the cultures, traditions and challenges. If you haven’t signed up, please do. You are in for an educational and entertaining afternoon.
Our next very big event is the Gala at CODA Gallery. This is our major fund raiser for the year and I urge you to attend. The money we raise goes to important neuroscience research at Brandeis and we need every member in our chapter to support this effort.
And there is an additional factor for members to consider. Your special events team, the entire planning committee and individual members, work all year to plan events and study groups for our members enjoyment. I ask you to actively support those efforts by your attendance.
I hope to see you at the upcoming events.
Marcia Plumleigh
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Recent Brandeis Happenings
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ANNUAL GENERAL BOARD MEETING
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The Brandeis Annual General Board Meeting was held at the lovely home of Gail Baum and Larry Fox on January 21. Thanks to Jean Carrus our Keynote Speaker was Ron Celona, the Artistic Director of the Coachella Valley Repertory. Ron gave us a wonderful inside look at CV Rep,their upcoming productions and the new home they will be moving into in March.
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Many thanks to the wonderful women on our Brandeis Board who made sure we had more than enough food at the meeting. The women brought mouth-watering appetizers and delectable desserts.
It was a very informative and lovely morning.
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GAME DAY
On January 20 Brandeis Desert Chapter and Sabra Hadassah partnered to offer a Game Day Event to members and friends of both organizations. The all-day event was very successful. Ninety-seven women attended and enjoyed playing mah jongg, pan and canasta, eating a delicious catered lunch and having the opportunity to win door prizes. The event was held in the Montecito Clubhouse at Shadow Hills. It was a fun day, enjoyed by all who attended.
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UNIVERSITY ON WHEELS
Our president, Marcia Plumleigh, introduces Professor William "Billy" Flesch, professor of English at Brandeis University. Professor Flesch was the speaker at our University on Wheels luncheon on January 8 at Mission Hills Country Club. He gave an outstanding lecture on "How Movies Work" focusing on the essentials of putting together a film. One interesting fact -- early filmmakers looked to Shakespeare's plays when they were coming up with a formula for putting together a movie.
As usual, this was an enjoyable and educational afternoon with a delicious lunch and informative talk by a Brandeis professor. We look forward to another fascinating topic next January.
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Brandeis Meets Brandini
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How Sweet It Is!
Brandeis members and guests toured the Brandini Toffee factory on December 18. Paul, our tour guide, not only showed us how the toffee is made, he told us the amazing story of how two teenagers started this thriving business 10 years ago.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
BRANDEIS NATIONAL COMMITTEE DESERT CHAPTER
2018-2019 SEASON AT A GLANCE
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FEBRUARY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019, 6:30-9:00 PM
GALA COCKTAIL PARTY
AT THE AMAZING CODA ART GALLERY, EL PASEO
COST: $75
Click
here
for Gala Cocktail Party flyer. No registration form required.
To register, send check to name and address on flyer.
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MARCH
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019, 10AM TO NOON
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES.
TAKE A DOCENT-LED WALK DOWN THE FAMOUS PALM DESERT EL PASEO MEDIAN AND VIEW THE NEW ART EXHIBITION.
COST: $25
Click
here
for Art Walk on El Paseo flyer. No registration form required. To register, send check to name and address on flyer.
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APRIL
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019, 11AM-1:30 PM
WOMAN OF THE YEAR BRUNCH. PAY TRIBUTE TO SALLY BROCKMAN FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO BRANDEIS.
AT VENTANA, MOUNTAIN VIEW CLUBHOUSE IN SUN CITY
COST: $65
Click
here
for Woman of the Year Brunch flyer.
Click
here
for Woman of the Year Brunch registration form.
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The Brandeis Board has
two
openings for the 2019-20 Board. We need a Treasurer and a Recording Secretary. The Treasurer will be trained by our current Treasurer, Maddi Murphy. Knowledge of Quicken and bookkeeping skills helpful for this job. Please contact Marcia Plumleigh, 760.360.1084 for more information if you are interested.
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Study Groups - Open Groups
We have 2 Current Event Study Groups that still have space available. Both meet Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. One meets the 1st Tuesday of the month and the other meets the 2nd Tuesday.
If you are interested in either of these groups, call Carol Radin, 760.565.0029.
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Celebrating a birthday, milestone or looking for the best way to honor the memory of a loved one? Brandeis National Committee offers Tribute Cards
from $10-$500. Your donation goes towards education opportunities, scientific advancements, and supporting the Brandeis Libraries.
To donate directly through the BNC Desert Chapter,
CLICK HERE
for the
mail-in form. You can choose to donate using a
credit card
through Brandeis,
by clicking the link within the form. That link will also provide information on
other giving opportunities
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Magnify the Mind: Advancing Neuroscience Research
Join us in supporting BNC's campaign to raise $500,000 toward the purchase of a two-photon resonance microscope. This essential technology will allow Brandeis researchers and science students to observe brain activity in real time. These powerful observations will help our scientists develop world-changing discoveries that could lead to cures or treatments to neurodegenerative diseases.
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RECENT TRIBUTES SENT OUT FROM
BRANDEIS BOARD AND MEMBERS
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If you know of a Brandeis member who has been ill, in the hospital or is facing a serious life challenge, let Flo Tenzer know and a Sunshine card will be sent from Brandeis. You can reach Flo by email,
floten@verizon.net
or by phone, 760-341-2887.
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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:
Gail Minkow, 310-933-7454, gail.minkow2@gmail.com
Please note: we make every attempt to ensure accuracy of the information provided with all BNC Desert Chapter communications.
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